The failure of Physalis to bloom is very annoying. Ultimately, this means that there is no fruit. In our article you will find out why the Physalis is not blooming and how to react correctly.
Why isn't my physalis blooming?
If the physalis does not bloom, it usually suffers from alack of light or water.too many or too few nutrientsare also possible causes. Sometimes the flowers simply come a littlelater - the flowering period also includes August.
What could be the reason if the physalis doesn't bloom?
If the Physalis does not bloom, this is often due to awrong location. The nightshade plant needs a lot of light and therefore a place in full sun.
AlsoLack of water can lead to no flowering because the buds are already withering away. But: Waterlogging should be avoided, otherwise the roots will rot.
Furthermore,too many or too few nutrients in the soil are possible reasons why the Physalis does not bloom.
What to do if the physalis fails to bloom?
If the Physalis does not bloom, the first step is to find out thecause. Once you know these, you caninitiate the appropriate countermeasure:
- Wrong location: Plant the physalis in afull sun spot (no problem in a pot, but with a bedding plant you need to be careful so as not to injure the roots).
- Water shortage: Keep thesoil constantly moist. The physalis is relatively thirsty.
- Nutrients: Fertilize the physalis in the bed a maximum of once a year, in the pot more often, butno more than once a month.
How does an oversupply of nutrients inhibit the flowering of Physalis?
When there is an oversupply of nutrients, the Physalis produces many new leaves and shoots. This has to provide the plant with comprehensive care, which comes at the expense of the flowers. This means thata lot of fertilizer allows the physalis to grow, but the flowers and fruits are neglected as a result. That's why it's important to find the right middle ground for heavy eaters when it comes to nutrient administration.
Tip
Sometimes the flowers come a little later
Can you rule out the causes described above? Then be patient. Sometimes the flowers only appear in August - for example when sowing late or in a summer with little sun. If that doesn't work either, we advise you to overwinter the Physalis in a pot indoors - maybe it will bloom next year.
