The Chinese rose does not bloom at home: why is this happening and what to do?
Chinese hibiscus, also called the Chinese rose, is the most popular species among the floriculturists of the genus Hibiscus of the family Malvaceae. The genus of hibiscus unites about 200 species, however, the Chinese rose is the most popular in the culture. The birthplace of such a plant is the northern part of Indochina and the south of China. It was from there that the flower spread across the tropical and subtropical regions of planet Earth.
Yes, the Chinese rose is popular among flower growers, but not everyone understands its flowering issues. If you want to grow such a flower at home, you need to know all the details about how and how much it blooms, how often and how long it blooms, and under what conditions.
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What types of hibiscus are characterized by abundant flowering and when does it start to pick up buds? Features of flowering depend on the type of hibiscus. There are about 250 varieties of them. The most flowering include:
- Syrian hibiscus or flower of love;
- Sudanese rose
- marsh hibiscus;
- musky;
- Angel wings;
- schizopetallus;
- sour hibiscus;
- ternary;
- frost-resistant garden;
- Ankara;
- Alicante
- flamingo.
The flowers themselves stay on the plant for an average of 1-2 days, and then fade. In cool weather, this interval can increase up to 3 days. In place of wilted, new flowers appear that bloom at dawn and fade by the end of the day.
As a rule, this process lasts about a month and directly depends on the care of the plant: the frequency of cutting, irrigation frequency, temperature and humidity in the room, soil fertilizer.
Description of flowering plants
Hibiscus is famous for large flowers, simple, double or semi-double, c tall pedicel. They have the shape of a bell, with a diameter of 10 to 30 cm. Their color is quite diverse: from white and pink to burgundy and purple. Leaves of a dark green shade with decorative spots and strokes on them.
How to extend the process?
That this plant always pleased you, it is necessary to carry out the correct leaving. For this it is necessary:
- Observe the temperature regime in the room where the rose is located. The temperature should be from 18 to 25 ° C in summer, in winter to 14-16 °.
- Protect the plant from direct sunlight.
- Provide regular watering.
- Spray with settled water at room temperature.
- Use only loose soil and feed with special fertilizers.
Plant care in the apartment
Once it has bloomed, it is necessary to take care of its appearance. To give it the necessary shape, you need to carry out regular cropping. As a rule, it is done 2 times a year. The first time this procedure is recommended to be carried out in the cold season, the second time in the warm season.
Why is indoor hibiscus not picking up buds?
There are many reasons why hibiscus does not bloom. Here are the most common ones:
- Abundant watering or, on the contrary, drying out.
- Direct sunlight.
- Dark room, drafts.
- Not observing the temperature regime.
- Not prepared soil.
- The presence of pests.
- Incorrect fertilizer (oversupply or deficiency).
- Constant movement of the flower pot.
- Spacious pot. It should be close.
What to do to push hibiscus to bloom?
To stimulate the flowering of a Chinese rose, you must:
- In winter, limit watering. Do this no more than 2 times a week. In late February - early March, start watering more often.
- Ensure air temperature + 15 °.
- After watering, plow the ground and return to a permanent place with good lighting. But, if the plant has been with you for a long time and you began to notice that Hibiscus began to lose its splendor, and then completely stopped blooming, then this is a clear sign that the flower needs to be updated.
For updates recommend:
- Remove old obsolete inflorescences, twigs and leaves. This will not allow the flower to waste energy.
- Transplant the plant into new soil and a pot.
- Put the flower in a sunny place, but not in direct sunlight. Thanks to such complex stimulation, the appearance of new buds, buds, which gradually begin to come to life and bloom.
We suggest watching a video on how to push hibiscus to bloom:
Every woman loves flowers. And, the Chinese rose is no exception. Knowing all the rules of flowering, you can easily grow it at home.