Why don't marigolds bloom?

Marigold blooms

The flowering period of Wanshou is very long, blooming from June to October every year, and sometimes it will last until mid-November before the flowers fade. Marigolds bloom yellow or orange-yellow flowers. The flowers are large and bright in color, with layered petals and a full shape, which is very beautiful.

Why don't marigolds bloom?

Generally speaking, as long as daily management is done well, marigolds will grow healthily and bloom profusely. However, if marigolds do not receive sufficient light during their growth, the plants will become too tall and thin, resulting in fewer flowers.

Secondly, you must master the techniques of fertilizing marigolds. Do not apply too much fertilizer, especially nitrogen fertilizer. Otherwise, the marigolds will grow too lushly and affect flowering, or even not bloom in their entire life.

How to make marigold bloom more

If marigolds bloom less or not at all, certain measures need to be taken to encourage them to bloom more.

You can apply a certain amount of base fertilizer when planting marigolds to make the marigolds have more branches, which can increase the number of flowers. Before marigolds bloom, you can remove some of the side buds to reduce nutrient consumption. The remaining buds will have sufficient nutrient supply and the flowers will be more beautiful. After the marigold flowers wither, it is necessary to promptly cut off the dead and withered flowers, prune the branches and leaves, and pay attention to pest control, so that it can bloom again.

In addition, marigolds can also be propagated by cuttings. Marigolds grow quickly and can continue to bloom if you pinch off the tips in time and fertilize before they bloom.

Also, suitable temperature can extend the flowering period of marigold. The suitable temperature for flowering is 18-20℃. By maintaining this temperature, the flowering period of marigold can be appropriately extended.