How to prolong the flowering period of Fuchsia

Timely pinching and pruning

The flower buds of fuchsia are grown in the axils of new shoots. Pinching them at the right time can promote the sprouting of new branches, making it have more branches and bloom more abundantly. Pay attention to the time of pinching, which should start from the seedling stage. The first pinching is done when the seedlings grow to about 10 cm, and the second time is when the new branches grow to 6 to 8 leaves. Each plant should retain 5 to 7 branches. When the plant enters the growing season, you can pinch the tops after the flowers fade. Usually new shoots will grow about 20 days after pinching, forming new flower buds, and then with a little nutrients, bright flowers will slowly bloom.

After autumn, be sure to prune in time, thin out the dense branches, and shorten the overly long branches. This will help sprout strong branches and promote branching, and the flowers will bloom beautifully next year.

Timely fertilization

Fuchsia grows fast and blooms continuously, so it is important to pay attention to fertilizing during the growth period. Otherwise, it will be difficult to maintain the nutrients needed for the flowers to bloom due to insufficient nutrients when they bloom. Usually apply a thin layer of decomposed cake fertilizer water or compound fertilizer once every 10 days. Spray water once after fertilizing to prevent liquid fertilizer from sticking to the leaves and causing rot.

Reasonable watering

Watering is also an important factor affecting the flowering of fuchsia. During the flowering period, the soil in the pot should not be too dry or too wet, otherwise it will cause leaves, buds and flowers to fall. Water thoroughly when the soil is dry.

Watering should be controlled after pinching and heavy pruning, and normal watering should be resumed after new branches sprout between the leaf axils. Remember to loosen the soil after each fertilization and watering to facilitate ventilation.