How to grow Strelitzia reginae with multiple flowers

When does Strelitzia reginae bloom?

When does Strelitzia reginae bloom?

In fact, the entire growth cycle of Strelitzia is very long. When cultivating Strelitzia, it usually takes 5 to 6 years from sowing to flowering. At this time, the Strelitzia plant will usually grow very tall. Basically, when the Strelitzia grows to about two meters, it can bloom.

However, after a long period of growth, the Strelitzia plants grew more and more, but there were very few flowers on these plants. Sometimes only one or two flowers bloom, or even no flowers at all. So, how should we grow Strelitzia to make it bloom more?

How to grow Strelitzia and make it bloom more

In fact, to make Strelitzia bloom more, two main things need to be done well. One is the management of water and fertilizer during flower bud differentiation, and the other is the management of light.

During the differentiation period of flower buds of Strelitzia reginae, you first need to control the water and fertilizer. Do not apply too much nitrogen fertilizer when fertilizing, and watering should also be appropriate. Too much water and fertilizer will cause the Strelitzia plant to grow too tall, which will affect the differentiation of flower buds.

Secondly, it is necessary to meet the light needs of Strelitzia reginae. During the differentiation period of its flower buds, there must be sufficient light to promote the differentiation of its flower buds. Only when the flower buds are well differentiated can the plant bloom better.

Therefore, during the period of flower bud differentiation before the flowering of Strelitzia, you must take good care of it to grow a beautiful Strelitzia.