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- Fuchsia does not bloom - why is it?
- Wrong location
- Incorrect fertilization and watering
- Root rot / waterlogging
- Tips
It is very annoying when the fuchsia shows little or no flowers
Fuchsia does not bloom - why is it?
Actually fuchsias are real long-term bloomers, which from the latest June on until well into autumn inspire with their flower splendor. However, the plants, which were originally native to the South American Andes, are also quite sensitive and require intensive care. No wonder, then, that fuchsias do not want to bloom, especially in the case of inadequate or incorrect care.
Wrong location
A flower-unwanted fuchsia is often found in unfavorable locations that are either too dark or too light. Fuchsias as rainforest inhabitants prefer bright, but not sunny places - in the blazing sun only certain species and varieties feel comfortable. You should also remember that the roots need special protection against dehydration and heat; even more so, the sunnier the location. However, if the stand is too dark, the fuchsia will also react rather lazy.
Incorrect fertilization and watering
Even more often than a wrong location, however, is a poor care as a cause of flower unwilling fuchsias in question. Fuchsias need humidity, especially high humidity, and as typical rain forest dwellers are also among the heavyweights. For this reason, the plants must be fertilized regularly; at best in low doses, but more often. In addition, fuchsias should not dry out, but always stand slightly damp in hot periods. It is also useful to keep the humidity high by regularly spraying the plant - too dry air causes the buds and flowers to dry up and fall off.
Root rot / waterlogging
But be careful when watering: Although fuchsias love moisture, they do not tolerate waterlogging - as so many other plants do. This often leads by certain, moisture-loving soil bacteria root rot and thus gradually to the death of the plant. You can, however, prevent:
Tips
If your flower-unwanted fuchsias make a flabby impression, but there is neither a lack of water nor too much moisture, then a pest may also be the cause: Above all, weeping weasels or voles like to work on the roots in the case of planted specimens.