Why anthurium does not bloom at home and what to do
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Anthurium (anthurium) or popularly nicknamed "male happiness" is an exotic tropical flower with decorative foliage and unusual scarlet flowers. Therefore, the situation when a flower takes on a dull appearance and stops blooming buds is very disturbing for flower growers. The reasons why anthurium grows poorly and does not bloom may be due to various factors. Therefore, it is important to identify the true problem in time and solve it so as not to lose the bush.
Time and duration of anthurium flowering at home
The main advantage of anthurium, because of which it is in demand in home floriculture, is its long flowering.
The formation of inflorescences begins in the second half of February, and the bush itself usually blooms for 4-5 weeks. However, if you properly care for it and make indoor conditions close to tropical, that is, natural for anthurium, its flowering can be longer.
Anthurium - exotic flower
Anthurium does not bloom, but only releases leaves: reasons
The main and most common reasons why anthurium does not bloom at home are improper care and unfavorable conditions for keeping the bush.
Pot too big
For normal and healthy flower growth, a nutrient-rich soil is needed. Therefore, you should not plant a flower in a volumetric pot, in relation to the diameter of the root system of the bush. It will be difficult for the bush to take all the vitamins and minerals from the soil, which is why it will stop producing buds, and will focus on the development of roots.
Watering errors
One of the main reasons why anthurium does not bloom is irregular watering. It is important to water the flower every three days. Before retirement, the procedure is reduced to 1 time per week, but this should be done gradually.
It is worth noting that poor-quality irrigation liquid also affects the beautiful appearance of the bush. Often, due to hard tap water, diseases appear and the soil in the pot is depleted.
Unsuitable temperature
For a tropical plant, anthurium requires a temperature in the range of 22 to 27 degrees. During the rest period, it should be gradually lowered to 18-20 degrees. You should also avoid sudden jumps in the regime, otherwise it will become a great stress for the flower.
However, as the temperature rises, the air often stagnates in a closed room, and the bush begins to choke from stuffiness. Therefore, without airing the room, flowering may stop.
Insufficient moisture
The main rule for normal blooming of anthurium at home is to maintain high humidity in the room to create a rainforest condition. Dry air not only leads to the inability to dissolve the buds, but also provokes the appearance of pests and drying out of the leaves.
Deficiency or excess of essential trace elements in the soil
If the anthurium does not bloom and does not grow, then the balance of nutrients in the soil has been disturbed. Insufficient or excessive application of fertilizers to the soil negatively affects the normal growth of the bush.
Each mineral element is useful for a certain period of the growing season of the bush. For example, before blooming buds, you need to increase the nitrogen content in the soil, but after the formation of inflorescences, it is necessary to stop fertilizing the bush with such fertilizers. During this period, potassium-phosphorus preparations are needed. It is they who support the beautiful and abundant flowering of anthurium.
Drafts
When ventilating the bush to create a favorable temperature in the room, you cannot overdo it. Strong drafts are another reason why anthurium stops blooming flowers.
When transplanting a bush, the root system must not be damaged
Transplant errors
Anthurium needs transplants, especially in the first years, when the root system is actively developing. However, the procedure must be carried out following certain rules.
- Firstly, you can not use non-disinfected garden tools, as they may contain particles or sap of infected plants.
- Secondly, when planting the seedling itself, you need to protect the root system. Any mechanical damage, even a small scratch, can cause the appearance of large problems with the flower in the future.
Diseases and parasites
The shrub rarely gets sick, but improper care often provokes the appearance of root rot or powdery mildew. The reason for the appearance of rot is excessive watering, lack of soil loosening and poor-quality irrigation water.
Other possible problems in the flowering of anthurium
There are problems that do not appear immediately, but only after the anthurium blooms.
Flowers dry up and fall
Blooming flowers can dry out for a number of reasons:
- a sharp increase in the temperature in the room, which is why the foliage also begins to dry out;
- improper balance of nutrients in the soil;
- improper pruning of the bush and untimely removal of faded buds;
- prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
Greening flowers or pistil
Changing the color of the pistil, or the anthurium flower itself, can be a natural process when flowering ends. However, this behavior can also be triggered by poor lighting or incorrect mineral ratios in the fertilizer.
If the bush stops growing and does not bloom, the pot may have become cramped.
Does not bloom or grow
The main reasons for stunted growth and flowering are a cramped pot and lack of nutrients in the soil. If the root system grows, it begins to displace the soil and compact it. This provokes the inability of the bush to take useful substances, which is why the plant simply stops developing.
Sometimes the bush stops growing due to insufficient lighting, since for any plant it is necessary to maintain the photosynthesis process in a normal state.
How to make anthurium bloom: tricks
If the anthurium has stopped blooming, what to do after identifying the cause? First of all, take your time and approach the problem wisely.
Anthurium is a beautiful plant
Finished fertilizers
Top dressing with ready-made complex mineral fertilizers, which were specially produced for anthuriums, will help to make the bush bloom.
It is best to dissolve granular preparations in water and pour it over the soil."Forte", "Fitosporin" and "Yantrain" help to bring the bush to a normal state from dry fertilizers.
Folk remedies
Even at the first stages of the manifestation of the problem, you can use folk methods. You can make solutions for treating the bush at home, the main thing is to correctly calculate the proportions.
Florists resort to a little trick in the absence of development of the bush due to a violation of the process of photosynthesis. Violation of the formation of chlorophyll occurs due to a lack of lighting and iron, so you need to treat the soil with a solution of ferrous sulfate.
A flower with a surprisingly beautiful appearance is anthurium, the flowering of which is often suspended due to inattentive care. Therefore, you need to perform all activities regularly, following certain rules.
