Does this plant flower indoors?

It is difficult to get this plant to flower indoors because it requires very high light levels. It performs best when grown outdoors in full sun.

How much sun does it need?

It needs full sun, which means at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Why is my Carolina cranesbill not blooming? Causes and fixes

Check these first

Verify the plant is getting full sun.
Check the fertilizer label for nitrogen levels.
Ensure the plant is mature enough to bloom.

Likely causes

Insufficient Light
Most likely
How to tell: The plant looks leggy and has very few or no flower buds.
What to do: Move the plant to a location that receives full sun for most of the day. This plant needs direct light to produce flowers.
Excessive Nitrogen
Possible
How to tell: The plant has lush, dark green foliage but no flowers.
What to do: Switch to a fertilizer with a higher phosphorus content. Stop using high nitrogen fertilizers that encourage leaf growth over blooms.

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Find out what's wrong with your carolina cranesbill

The list above covers the usual causes. Pocket Botanist looks at a photo of your actual plant and tells you the likely cause, how serious it is, and what to try first. Identification and a health check are free.

When to worry

It is normal for young plants to skip flowering in their first season. Worry if the plant is mature and healthy but still refuses to bloom after a full season in the sun.

Stopping it coming back

Provide consistent full sun and avoid overfeeding with nitrogen.

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Questions people ask

Does this plant flower indoors?: It is difficult to get this plant to flower indoors because it requires very high light levels. It performs best when grown outdoors in full sun.
How much sun does it need?: It needs full sun, which means at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Why is my Carolina cranesbill not blooming?