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- Measure the hours of direct sun the plant receives.
- Check if the plant is being shaded by other objects.
- Ensure the plant is in its active growing season.
Likely causes
Insufficient light
Most likelyHow to tell: The plant looks leggy or stretched out with long spaces between the leaves. It shows no signs of forming flower buds.
What to do: Move the plant to a location where it receives at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily. If growing indoors, place it in your sunniest south facing window.
Improper seasonal care
PossibleHow to tell: The plant looks healthy and green but simply refuses to bloom. This often happens if the plant has not experienced the natural light cycle of the seasons.
What to do: Ensure the plant is outdoors or in a spot where it experiences natural light changes. Avoid using artificial lights that stay on all night as this can disrupt the blooming cycle.
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When to worry
If the plant is healthy and green but just not blooming, it is likely just waiting for the right light conditions. It is normal for this plant to only bloom during its specific growing season.
Stopping it coming back
Provide plenty of direct sunlight throughout the spring and summer. Keep the plant in a spot with natural light cycles.
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Questions people ask
- Does this plant flower indoors?
- It can, but it is difficult because it requires very high light levels. It will bloom much more reliably when grown outdoors in full sun.
- Should I use a bloom booster fertilizer?
- It is usually not necessary. Providing enough direct sunlight is the most effective way to encourage flowering.
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