When a plant produces flowers
A plant is flowering when it produces flowers. Use this tag for all questions about the flowering process - e.g. getting a plant to flower; what to do when it flowers; and how to keep it flowering.
Questions tagged [flowering]
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What is this unusual flowering vine?
What is this vine? It's located in Atlanta, GA. It has been flowering for the past several months. The photos were taken in late August, 2020. The flowers on this vine seem to be particularly attractive to bumble bees as there are always about a…
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Should I trim off flower buds on basil?
I have several herbs in a hydrocultural system. I have recently noticed several budding flowers on some of my basil plants. Since my goal is to maximize leaf yield, should I trim them off to conserve energy?
I have learned from some instructions…
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Why have only the female flowers bloomed in my pumpkin patch
I planted two Giant Atlantic pumpkin plants in my garden around 9 weeks or so ago. The male flowers where the first to show, many of them but haven't bloomed and are quite firm to the touch still. Since then three females (1 on one plant, 2 on the…
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Should I cut back my yucca after flowering?
My Adam's needle yucca flowered for the first time this year. It does not look like it is going to grow in that area anymore, but the leaves are still green. Should I cut it back at all?
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How long does it take a mock-orange bush to flower?
I have a four year old mock-orange that is eight feet (2.4m) tall and six feet (1.8m) wide, and I'm getting impatient for some flowers.
It's planted in partial shade in a valley.
I prune it in winter.
I do not fertilize it because the soil is…
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Why isn't my hydrangea producing flowers?
My hydrangea is very leafy, but not producing flowers. Should I be adding something to the soil? This is the second consecutive year and I am totally perplexed. Appreciate any and all assistance. Thank you.
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What kind of flowering tree is this?
These flowering trees are found in Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. Can anyone identify what they are?
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My Artichoke Flowered, Now What?
I wasn't paying close enough attention to my artichoke this past week, and it flowered on me before I could get a chance to harvest the bud. Disappointing that I didn't get to eat it, but at least I get the consolation prize of a really neat looking…
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What is this vine (with purple flowers), and can I transplant/spread it?
Can anyone help identify this climbing vine with purple flowers in our backyard? It was there when we moved in, and started blooming when it got nice out (and we gave it a little water).
Someone said it might be a Rose of Sharon, but I looked at…
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Why won't my artichoke plants produce buds?
Last year I started a number of artichoke plants over the winter. I wasn't successful in giving them enough cold weather in order to bud the first year so I covered the plants with leaves in the fall and over wintered them. Despite losing all their…
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How to get a Kalanchoe to flower in bunch
I have two questions regarding Kalanchoes.
I bought 3 Kalanchoes from IKEA for almost one year. The funny thing is that one of them has lots of flowers, the second one, only one flower, and the third one NONE ! Although they have received the same…
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At what age will a night flowering cereus begin to flower?
I have a night flowering cereus cactus that is about five years old. It is a foot tall and has a single stem. It is in a four inch square plastic pot. Is it going to flower anytime soon?
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How old does English ivy (Hedera helix var.) have to be in order to flower?
I like the look of flowering ivy, but mine has never shown a sign of a flower. Is it one of those plants that takes a long time or am I not caring for it properly? Mine is five years old and climbed 25' up the wall.
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Can I force Sedum spectabile 'Neon' to rebloom?
I grew some Sedum spectabile 'Neon' and it flowered very well, but the flowers do not last very long. I would like to extend the flowering period. I noticed a scattering of rebloom, but it was not very good. Could I force a consistent rebloom on…
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How can I get my Wandering Jew to flower?
I have had a Wandering Jew (Tradescantia zebrina) plant for several years, but it has never flowered.
It is in a hanging basket outside during the warm season, and indoors during winter.
The temperature gets down to 45°F (7°C) in Miracle Grow…
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