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- Verify the plant is getting at least 6 hours of direct sun.
- Check for any nearby structures blocking the light.
- Observe if the plant is growing too many leaves.
Likely causes
Insufficient Light
Most likelyHow to tell: The plant looks healthy but produces no buds.
What to do: Move the plant to a spot with full sun. It needs direct light to trigger blooming.
Excessive Fertilizer
PossibleHow to tell: The plant has lush green growth but no flowers.
What to do: Stop fertilizing for a few months. Too much nitrogen encourages leaves instead of flowers.
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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.
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When to worry
It is normal for the plant to take a break after a heavy blooming cycle. Worry if it has not flowered for an entire season.
Stopping it coming back
Place your plant in a sunny location and avoid overfeeding it.
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Questions people ask
- Does Fairy Flax need fertilizer to bloom?
- It prefers lean soil. A light feeding in early spring is plenty.
- Can I prune it to encourage flowers?
- Light pruning after the first flush of flowers can help encourage a second round.
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