Why Adenium does not bloom - reasons
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Adenium is one of the flowers that are becoming more and more popular with florists. It has a rather unusual appearance, and therefore attracts the attention of many people. Adenium, when it begins to bloom, literally amazes with its beauty. However, this phenomenon is not always possible, and not all owners see beautiful flowers. Why adenium does not bloom and what to do to make the plant happy with its beautiful appearance will be described in detail below.
When adenium blooms
The second name of adenium is "Stone Rose". The plant blooms with beautiful flowers resembling gramophone. When adenium blooms is a question that interests many people. An adult plant begins to release buds for the first time in the spring - from the end of March. The second bloom occurs in autumn - early September.
Adenium strikes with abundant flowering
Also, novice florists often have a question about how much adenium grows before the first flowering. If the culture was propagated using cuttings, then it will bloom much earlier than a plant grown from seeds. Adenium from seeds in most cases begins to release buds for the first time at 3 or 4 years. However, in some species, flowers may begin to appear at the age of two years, although not in the same amount as in a more mature flower.
What factors affect the flowering of adenium
The flowering of the culture may stop if the necessary care rules are not followed. If the plant is quite mature, then it is important to determine the reason why the adenium does not bloom at home.
Adenium varieties differ in flowers, but all are beautiful
Air humidity
For adenium, high humidity at home is unfavorable. The plant belongs to succulents, therefore it will easily tolerate a slight drought. With an increased humidity indicator, the inner parts of the buds die, they wither and crumble. As a result, flowering does not occur.
However, during the period of active growth and in extreme heat, it is recommended to regularly spray the culture with warm water from a spray bottle. The procedure is carried out early in the morning or in the evening, so that after it the sun's rays do not fall on the leaves.
Temperature regime
In the warm season, the plant easily tolerates temperatures of +35 degrees, because its homeland is Saudi Arabia. However, Adenium obesum, as it is called in Latin, does not like drafts at all.
In winter, it is important to properly provide the culture with a dormant period. It depends on whether the plant will bloom next season. With the arrival of winter, the flower almost completely gets rid of the leaves and goes into a state of "numbness". In order to prepare adenium well for wintering, watering is gradually reduced, and after a while it is completely stopped.
In winter, the flower pot is placed in a dark room with good ventilation, the air temperature should be in the range from +10 to +15 degrees. With completely dry soil in the container, the culture is able to survive in a normal state even at +4 degrees, but it is better not to check the capabilities of the flower.
With the onset of spring, the pot is moved to a bright place with a higher temperature.
Flowers are very similar to gramophone
Watering
In winter, watering adenium is carried out 1 time per month, or even less often. With the onset of spring, the amount of irrigation is gradually increased, while reducing the interval between irrigations.
For watering adenium, use soft and warm water, a little sour. It is impossible to allow the soil to completely dry out during the warm period, otherwise the flower will simply stop growing.
However, excess moisture also negatively affects the state of the culture. Rotting of the root system is not excluded, especially from frequent irrigation at low temperatures.
Dormant period
If we talk about indoor adenium, flowering may not occur this year if the plant was not allowed to rest in the past.
The dormant period occurs in the winter season. Within three months, you do not need to feed the flower, and watering should be reduced to a minimum. It is advisable to put the pot in the shade, choose a cool room.
Diseases and pests are a common reason for refusing to bloom
Often, adenium does not want to bloom due to pest damage or the presence of any diseases.
Over-watering in cold weather often causes root rot and caudex (the thick bottom of the trunk). The plant becomes weak, withers, and leaves fall off. The disease gradually spreads throughout the flower.
In this case, it will be impossible to wait for the buds, here it is already important to save the culture from complete destruction. To do this, the affected part is cut off, the remainder is treated with special fungicidal agents, dried and planted in another land. Watered very carefully, and then after a while rooting will occur.
Adenium can be affected by pests such as mealybugs and spider mites. If you do not notice the defeat in time, then the plant gradually loses strength, does not throw flower buds and does not bloom. It is important to constantly inspect the lower parts of the leaves in order to immediately notice the presence of parasites.
With a solution prepared according to the instructions, treat the flower and, if necessary, the soil in the pot. With timely measures taken, adenium can be saved. After getting rid of parasites, it is recommended not to try to stimulate flowering immediately, but to give the culture a little rest.
How to stimulate flowering
Of course, every florist wants to make a succulent bloom, because this is really a wonderful sight. To stimulate adenium to bloom, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:
- provide the plant with the correct dormant period in the winter;
- maintain low humidity in the room;
- provide the plant with sufficient lighting, add additional lamps if necessary;
- monitor the quality of the soil, replace it if it is too acidic;
- timely fertilize with special means suitable for succulents;
- if necessary, prune the plant.
Feeding the plant makes new shoots appear, but it is worth remembering that an excess of nitrogen will lead to the appearance of new green leaves, but no buds will form. Therefore, it is important to choose the right fertilizer.
Pruning and pinching the plant in time will allow you to form a beautiful crown. In addition, the plant will not spend all its energy on the development of shoots, it will be able to release buds and bloom.
The lack of flowering in adenium can be triggered by various reasons. In most cases, improper care, the development of diseases, damage by harmful insects are to blame.It is important to try to determine the reason why the plant does not bloom, eliminate it and know what to do to make the adenium bloom. With proper care, the culture will delight you with an excellent appearance and excellent flowering.
