no bloom on Abutilon
Quick answer
If your Abutilon has no bloom, the most likely cause is: Abutilon fails to bloom due to insufficient light (less than 6 hours of bright indirect light) or nitrogen-heavy fertilizer promoting foliage over flower production.
Start here:
- 1. Move plant to bright place with filtered light from south or west window
- 2. Check fertilizer label ensuring phosphorus is higher than nitrogen
Why Abutilon gets no bloom
Abutilon fails to bloom due to insufficient light (less than 6 hours of bright indirect light) or nitrogen-heavy fertilizer promoting foliage over flower production.
How to reverse no bloom on Abutilon
- 1
Move plant to bright place with filtered light from south or west window
- 2
Check fertilizer label ensuring phosphorus is higher than nitrogen
- 3
In winter provide maximum available light exposure
- 4
Prune plant back by one-third in spring before vigorous growth flush
- 5
Pinch back stems occasionally through summer
Keep no bloom off this Abutilon
Position abutilon in bright south or west window and use fertilizer with phosphorus higher than nitrogen.