How to grow monkey tail column to make it bloom

Flowering of the monkey tail column

Monkey tail column actually can bloom. If it is properly maintained, it will generally bloom in summer. The main flowering period is in summer and autumn.

How to cultivate and flower the monkey tail column

1. Although the monkey tail column does not have high requirements for soil, the soil that is most suitable for its growth, such as good drainage and air permeability, is more conducive to the flowering of the monkey tail column. For this, it is recommended that you use: a mixture of peat, perlite, and vermiculite, and the surface is paved with red jade.

2. If the temperature where you live is not too high in summer, then the Monkey Tail Column can be grown outdoors all year round. With more sunlight, the problem of sparse hairs on the Monkey Tail Column will not occur, and its hairs will grow longer and longer, and it will bloom faster. Keep the soil in the pot at a certain humidity in summer and a little drier in winter. Generally, apply compound fertilizer once every 3-5 months.

How long does it take for the monkey tail column to bloom?

If properly maintained, the monkey tail column purchased this year will bloom next summer. If improperly maintained, the flowering period will be extended.

How to grow monkey tail column more vigorously

Monkey tail column is suitable for planting in loose, water-retaining, fertilizer-retaining and air-permeable soil. You can prepare it yourself with granular soil and peat soil. Secondly, in terms of light, it likes light very much. The more light it gets, the more vigorous it will grow. Therefore, it must be placed in a well-lit place. There is no need to shade it in summer. Do not water it too often. Just water it when it is dry. Fertilize regularly during the growing season, and do not use concentrated fertilizers.

How to maintain the monkey tail column to make it bloom quickly

During the maintenance of the monkey tail column, various factors must be taken into consideration, suitable soil for growth must be provided, sufficient light must be provided during the growth period, and timely watering and fertilization must be carried out. This will be more conducive to its growth, accelerate its growth rate, and improve its quality.

The reason why the monkey tail column does not bloom

The reason why the monkey tail column does not bloom is due to insufficient fertilization, improper lighting, insufficient watering, and low temperature. Therefore, during the growth period, you can apply decomposed liquid fertilizer once a month, and add phosphorus fertilizer during the bud stage. Maintain 7-8 hours of light a day to promote flower bud differentiation and achieve rapid flowering.