How to care for agapanthus in winter and what to do if it doesn’t bloom

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1. How to care for agapanthus in winter

2. What to do if agapanthus does not bloom?

When caring for agapanthus in winter, it should be placed in a place with sufficient light and exposed to the sun. This can accumulate a lot of nutrients and increase the temperature of the plant itself, which is more beneficial to winter. At this time, growth is slow, watering should be reduced, it is best not to dry or water, and fertilizer should be stopped. It is not cold-resistant, and the temperature must be maintained above 5 degrees, otherwise it will easily suffer frostbite. In addition, it must be pruned in winter.

1. How to care for Agapanthus in winter

1. Sufficient light: It likes to grow in the light, and the sun in winter is also very mild. It can be placed in a sunny place for more exposure. The sun can not only increase its own temperature, but also accumulate more nutrients, which is beneficial to winter.

2. Water and fertilizer management: It likes a moist soil environment. But growth is very slow in winter, so watering needs to be reduced. It is best to follow the no-dry, no-water method and let the soil dry out. In addition, there is no need to fertilize, just stop fertilizing.

3. Temperature control and warmth preservation: Its cold resistance is not very strong. If the environment is lower than 5 degrees in winter, the plants will be easily frostbitten, so the minimum temperature must be controlled above 5 degrees. For flowers that have many plants to maintain, it is recommended to build an insulation shed to help them survive the winter.

4. Proper pruning: pruning before winter every year deal with. Prune some areas that grow too densely and shorten branches that are too long. This can save nutrients and help survive the winter.

2. What should I do if Agapanthus does not bloom?

Its failure to bloom may be caused by lack of light. During daily maintenance, it must be exposed to more sun. Only sufficient light can promote the germination of branches and leaves. , make sure the light is on for more than 8 hours every day. It may also be due to lack of nutrients. Top-dressing must be done in time during the peak growth season. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be applied before the flowering period, which can promote flowering.

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