When the Lewisia's flowering time has actually come, but there is no sign of the enchanting flowers anywhere, you start to wonder, as hardly any plant is easier to cultivate than bitterroot. We'll tell you the most common cause.
Why isn't my Lewisia blooming?
If your Lewisia isn't blooming, care errors are most likely the cause. If the plant isfertilized too often, it invests all of its energy in basic growth and the formation of new leaves and neglects flowering. Bitterroot only needs a few nutrients.
What can I do if my Lewisia doesn't bloom?
If your Lewisia is not blooming, you should first and foremost analyze and adapt yourcare measures:
- How often do you fertilize your bitterroot? A one-time boost of fertilization in the spring is completely sufficient. If there is too much fertilizer, the flowering usually falls by the wayside.
- How often do you water the porcelain rose? Depending on the weather, natural rain is enough, so you don't need to water additionally. Lewisia is very heat and drought tolerant.
How do I ensure that my Lewisia blooms reliably?
To ensure that your Lewisia blooms reliably, you should use moderately nutrient-rich and well-drained substrate. With drainage, the irrigation water can drain away even better.
Bitterroot is an undemanding plant. The motto regarding care is definitely:Less is more. If you don't overdo it with either fertilizing or watering, you can generally look forward to long, rich blooms.
When does Lewisia usually bloom?
Lewisia blooms depending on the varietyfrom May to July. It produces yellow, orange, pink or white flowers that hang slightly overhanging.
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Lewisia – a Californian beauty for the balcony and garden
The Lewisia, which originally comes from California in the USA, is a magnificently flowering balcony and garden plant that even beginners in the gardening world can get along with. By the way, it is quite possible that every now and then a bee sits on the flowers of the porcelain rose.