How many years does Nandina domestica bear fruit?

Introduction to Planting Nandina

Nandina domestica prefers a warm and humid environment, is cold-resistant, and is suitable for planting in fertile, well-drained sandy loam. It is not strict about water requirements, is both moisture-resistant and drought-resistant, and is more fond of fertilizer. You can apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Nandina domestica is suitable for planting in autumn, and the germination rate of seeds is relatively high.

The lifespan of Nandina domestica can be up to 10 years, with an average of 4 to 8 years. If you know how to take care of it, it may live longer than 10 years. It is mainly distributed in the Yangtze River Basin in China and in Shaanxi, Henan, Hebei, Shandong, Hubei, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangxi, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan and other provinces. It is also grown in Japan and India.

Nandina domestica has been planted for several years and has produced fruit

Nandina domestica can bloom and bear fruit in the second year after planting. This is related to the usual maintenance and management. If it is not properly maintained, it may not bear fruit for several years. Factors affecting flowering and fruiting include light, water, fertilizer, pruning and pollination. Grafted Nandina domestica also takes a year to bear fruit like normal ones.

Why doesn't Nandina domestica bear fruit?

1. Improper lighting conditions and strong exposure to sunlight can easily cause burns to new leaves and scorch to tender shoots. If Nandina domestica is deprived of sunlight for a long time, it will become weak and slender and difficult to bloom and bear fruit. It is best to have a semi-shaded environment, or with good sunlight, and slight shade at noon and in the afternoon.

2. The soil in the pot is unevenly dry or wet, or water accumulates and causes root rot. The soil in the pot is too dry, too wet, or alternately dry and wet, which can easily cause the plants to drop flowers and fruits. Generally, it is sufficient to keep the soil slightly moist. Control watering during the flowering period and do not spray water. Spray water on the leaves frequently during the fruiting period.

3. Pollination is poor due to rain during the flowering period. There is a lot of rainy weather from May to July, and the pollen is lost in the rain, resulting in poor pollination and poor fruit formation. It is necessary to move the flowers indoors for maintenance in time, use a brush to dip the pollen, and provide artificial assisted pollination.

Key points for planting Nandina domestica

Nandina domestica likes a warm environment, and the suitable growth temperature is 15-25 degrees. The maintenance temperature in winter should not be lower than 0 degrees, otherwise it will easily get frostbite. It is not resistant to high temperatures, and if the summer temperature exceeds 35 degrees, it will also affect the growth rate.

Nandina domestica is not very demanding in terms of water and is relatively drought and waterlogging resistant. Each time you water it, just keep the soil in the pot slightly moist, but be careful not to allow serious water accumulation, otherwise it will easily lead to root rot. During the low temperatures in winter, reduce watering appropriately to keep the soil relatively dry.

Nandina domestica prefers an environment with plenty of sunlight, ensuring 7-9 hours of sunlight every day. When the light is strong in summer, it is necessary to provide shade to avoid leaf burns. In addition, during the growing period, apply well-rotted basal fertilizer once a month, and before winter, apply nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer once to help the plant overwinter.