What to do if Pyracantha does not bear fruit

Why does Pyracantha not bear fruit?

Poor flower bud differentiation

If the flower buds are not well differentiated, it will not only affect flowering, but also fruiting. During the differentiation period of Pyracantha flower buds, if there is insufficient light or improper watering, the flower buds will not be able to differentiate normally, and it will be difficult to bloom and bear fruit in the second year.

Improper pruning

If you make a mistake when pruning Pyracantha, such as cutting off the flowering and fruiting branches of Pyracantha, then the Pyracantha will lose its flowering and fruiting branches, and naturally it will not be able to bloom and bear fruit.

Improper temperature

In terms of temperature, the most important thing is actually the temperature in winter and summer. If the temperature in summer is too high or the temperature in winter is too low, the fruit will not grow.

Improper fertilization

Fertilization is actually an important factor affecting the flowering and fruiting of plants. If you want the plants to bloom and bear fruit better, you should apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. If you apply too much nitrogen fertilizer during the breeding period, it will cause insufficient flowering and difficulty in bearing fruit.

What to do if Pyracantha does not bear fruit

Reasonable maintenance during flowering period

During the flowering period of Pyracantha, especially the differentiation period of flower buds, do not water too much. Just make sure the soil in the pot is moist and you can spray more water on the leaves. In addition, you can spray some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote the growth of flower buds and provide sufficient light.

Reasonable pruning

The flowering branches of Pyracantha are mostly short annual branches, and the new branches of the same year generally do not bloom. When pruning, be careful not to accidentally cut short branches. You can shorten the overgrown branches, cut off the rainy branches, and prune the branches and leaves in August.

The temperature should be reasonable

Because low or high temperatures may occur in winter and summer, temperature management must be done well in these two seasons. When the temperature is high in summer, take cooling measures, such as spraying water or shading. In winter, the temperature should be kept at around 5℃. It should be noted that the temperature in winter should not be too high, otherwise it will affect the dormancy of the plant.

Reasonable fertilization

There are mainly two aspects of fertilization, the growing season and the flower bud differentiation period. Reasonable application of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers during the growing season can promote the growth of Pyracantha and store nutrients for flowering and fruiting. During the flower bud differentiation period and the subsequent flowering and fruiting, more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers need to be applied to ensure good flowering and more abundant fruiting.