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- Trumpet tree does not bloom - What to do?
- Not every trumpet tree is blooming
- Wrong care sometimes prevents flowering
- Does the tree feel comfortable at its location?
- Tips
Dryness can cause the trumpet tree to not flower
Trumpet tree does not bloom - What to do?
The Ordinary Trumpet Tree (Catalpa bignonioides), a deciduous broadleaf tree with conspicuous leaves, is cultivated mainly in gardens and parks for its ornamental value. In addition to the fresh green, heart-shaped leaves of the trumpet tree also forms large, funnel-shaped flowers - but not always. What can it be, if your trumpet tree does not bloom, see the following article.
Not every trumpet tree is blooming
First of all, not every trumpet tree forms flowers. Some varieties, especially the ball-trumpet tree, Nana ', are even known not to flower at all, only very rarely and if, then only in old age. In general, the common trumpet tree develops a flower very late: Before the fifth to eighth year (which corresponds to an actual age of about eight to ten years), you do not need to expect a flower decoration.
Wrong care sometimes prevents flowering
In some cases, however, trumpet trees do not bloom because they are not caring. In particular, when such a flower-defying tree is more susceptible to drought, it likes to refuse flowering. When it comes to water, the trumpet tree is a true mimosa: on the one hand, it needs regular water supply and, above all, even humidity - especially if it is cultivated in a bucket - but on the other hand, it does not tolerate waterlogging. You can resolve this contradiction by providing good drainage (eg by adding clay granules and sand into the substrate) and choosing a sufficiently large pot. Pour moderately, but regularly - the tree should not stand dry.
Does the tree feel comfortable at its location?
Basically, the trumpet tree feels comfortable in a warm, sheltered and sunny location. On the other hand, if the tree is too shady, only few or even no flowers are formed. But too exposed a location can lead to the absence of flowering, if the trumpet tree is then regularly too dry. The rule of thumb is: The sunnier and hotter a location, the more water the tree needs. Drying and / or yellowing leaves may be an indication of lack of water.
Tips
In addition, a nitrogen fertilizer can lead to the loss of flowering, as the tree in this case, the energy in the formation of roots and leaves and growth. Fertilize the lazy specimen so best with organic fertilizer such as mature compost. Incidentally, manure is usually rich in growth-promoting nitrogen.