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Questions tagged [flowering]

When a plant produces flowers

A plant is when it produces . 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.

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How can I get my fava beans to grow faster and start flowering?

I planted some fava beans in large pots late october. They should be flowering by now, but all I can see is small flower buds, only in a couple of the plants. And it is growing very slowly. What can I do to help them?
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What could be keeping Crepe Myrtles from flowering?

3 mature (8-10') Crepe Myrtles (var. Raspberry Sundae) were installed approximately 4 years ago on a property on the south fork of Long Island. They seem to be thriving, and grow well each year. However only one of the plants has ever produced any…
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When do Big Max pumpkins start to produce?

I have a Big Max pumpkin that sprouted a little over a month ago. It's looking good and producing lots of leaves, but I haven't seen the first sign of buds anywhere. I've never done pumpkins before, so I'm not sure when I should expect to start…
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Kniphofia caulescens not flowering

I planted two Kniphofia caulescens in a sunny spot in my garden back in 2016. The plants have thrived and now form a sizeable clump. However, they haven't flowered for several years. Any idea why this might be? I live in west Essex, England. The…
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How to "revert" coleus flowering

I spotted a nice group of coleus at a local park last October, including a couple unusual varieties which are not found in your typical cheap "rainbow" seed mix. Knowing how easy it is to reproduce coleus by cutting, I decided to take home a small…
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What are these violet shrubs with pink flowers?

The shrubs are very short. The pink flowers are small but beautiful. I have seen this in a warm climate. What is the name of this plant?
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How can I build a year-round aromatic garden in Zone 10a?

I am building an aromatic garden and looking for some drought-resistant fragrant evergreen shrubs/trees to give me year-round interest. Winter interest: Osmanthus sweet tea olive blooms in October - March. Michelia champaca blooms in January -…
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Why has my amaranth bloomed early?

I have planted this red edible amaranth and it has started blooming without even reaching the adequate height. I have not had access to fertiliser due to corona lockdown. Is that the reason for this or something else?
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Chrysanthemum blooms partially deformed and colors faded

I bought a potted Chrysanthemum from the local nursery over a month ago while the plant is still budding. Haven't repotted it since day 1. It bloomed very well couple weeks after I bought it and produce beautiful pink flowers. However, I noticed…
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Hollyhock deteriorating immediately after blooming

I live in Denver, CO and last year I planted 2 Hollyhock plants in my backyard. The plants were about 1 foot tall when I put them in the ground and they are in a spot where they get full sun/plenty of water. Unfortunately I lost one of them over…
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Apple tree only flowering on one side

I have a peculiar problem with an apple tree in my backyard. As you might be able to tell from the picture below, it's only flowering on one side. That's not too weird if it weren't for the fact that last year it did the same, but on the exact…
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My Ipomea Violacea plants keep their flowers white

Any idea why my Ipomea Violacea flowers remain all white, in deed almost all white: there are sometimes little little diffuse stains of purple at the basis of the corolla. It should be deep blue/purple. Not enough sun, fertilizers, pH ? I thought…
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Do plumeria with inflo need fertilizer to actually bloom?

My plumeria appears to have an inflo! It grew from a cutting that I planted about a year ago. It’s got quite a few large leaves and I planted it in fox farms organic soil. I’m wondering if I need to give it fertilizer. If I don’t, will the inflo…
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Is this Orchid dying?

I've had these orchid for about a month and it was doing really well but now it looks like its dying.What type of orchid is this? How do I make it bloom again?
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Will Bradford pear suckers produce flowers?

A 21 year old Bradford pear split and was cut back to ground level. After a couple of years there are at least 20 suckers that are 4 foot high making a thick hedge. Will they keep getting taller or remain bush like? Will they flower if left alone?…
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