When does adenium begin to bloom and what does it need for this?
At home, you can increasingly find adenium - a plant from the Kutrov family. It grows very slowly, but it looks amazing and unusual. On the trunk thickened at the lower base, there are thin branches covered with oblong green leaves. During the flowering period, inflorescences of various colors appear on them, resembling a gramophone in shape, which do not crumble for a whole week.
Blooming - When to Expect?
Many growers are wondering when it starts blooming adenium? It is very difficult to give a specific answer, because the time of the onset of the first flowering depends on many factors. Firstly, the variety of the flower matters, and secondly, proper care of the plant and the creation of proper conditions for it plays an important role. On average, adenium blooms from the second year of life. Some species are ready to form inflorescences only for 4 years, and it happens that a young seedling at the age of 6-8 months already pleases with its beautiful flowers.
What factors affect the flowering of adenium?
To stimulate the onset of flowering, it is necessary to provide the adenium with comfortable conditions. The formation of inflorescences primarily depends on the following factors:
- Adequate lighting... By its nature, adenium is a very light-loving plant, so it should be allocated the most illuminated place. Ideally, if it will be a southern or southeastern window sill. The only exceptions are young seedlings immediately after transplanting, as well as sick flowers.
- The presence of a dormant period. At the end of autumn, when daylight becomes short, the adenium must be transferred to rest so that it can rest and gain strength. It is advisable to put the pot in a room with an air temperature of no more than 15 degrees Celsius and reduce watering to 1 time per month. Watering adenium is necessary even when it sheds the leaves.
- Regular pruning... In early spring, as soon as the plant begins to emerge from the dormant period, elongated shoots should be cut off. This will allow not only to form a beautiful crown, but also give an impetus to the laying of buds.
Adenium will bloom earlier if it is transplanted in a timely manner as the pot is filled with roots, while it is not recommended to take a too spacious flowerpot.