Fuchsias are primarily valued for their blooms. If the buds fall off early, the flowers will not bloom. In this article you will learn why fuchsia can lose buds and what you should do in this case.
Why does fuchsia lose its buds?
If the fuchsia is too warm and dry, it will drop its buds. Fuchsias need a humidity of 50 to 60 percent. If the plant suffers fromdrought stress, it can no longer adequately supply the buds and throws them off.
What to do if the fuchsia loses its buds?
If you notice the first fallen buds next to your fuchsia, you should act quickly. Examine the plant carefully. If you can't see any external signs of disease or pest (leaf discoloration, critters, etc.), your plant may be suffering from drought stress. If possible, move the plant into the shade immediately. To increase thehumidity, you can also spray the fuchsia.
How to prevent fuchsia from losing its buds?
Through good care andregular, adjusted watering you can avoid drought stress in your fuchsia. If it is particularly hot, you should water more often and more. But make sure that no waterlogging occurs. That's not good for the plant either. Before overwintering in a frost-free, bright place, you should cut back the shoots generously. This stimulates the formation of new young shoots and buds in spring.
What other reasons cause fuchsia buds to fall off?
- Nutrient deficiency: Fuchsias cannot tolerate either too much or too little nutrients. If you fertilize too little, the plant no longer has any energy to form buds and throws them off.
- Salinization of the soil: Through excessive fertilization or irrigation water that contains a lot of nutrient s alts, excess substances accumulate in the soil and prevent the plant from absorbing the nutrients well. Fertilize according to the plant's needs.
- Diseases (gray mold and rust) and pests (aphids and whiteflies): Check your plant regularly.
Does the fuchsia lose its flowers due to incorrect repotting?
The best time to repot into a larger pot is after winter dormancy. Repotting always means stress If the plant cannot get used to the new circumstances and conditions quickly enough, it can even lose its buds. First fill in a drainage layer (e.g. expanded clay) as the bottom layer, insert the plant and then fill with potting soil. It is best to use a plastic pot. The water doesn't evaporate as quickly.
Tip
Heavy rain can damage the flowers
Too much and persistent rain can damage fuchsia flowers. Therefore, place the plant in a sheltered place during heavy rain or a rainy summer.
