No flowers

Compare the signs below, find the one that matches your plant, then follow the fix.

1. 1Not enough light

   Signs

   Bougainvillea, roses, and jasmine sitting in a dim room

   What to do

   Move it to the sunniest spot on the balcony. At least 4-6 hours of direct sun a day.

2. 2Too much nitrogen

   Signs

   Lots of green leaves, and no flowers

   What to do

   Stop the nitrogen. Switch to phosphorus and potassium (such as monopotassium phosphate).

3. 3Watered too often

   Signs

   Bougainvillea is the classic case

   What to do

   Hold back water. Wait until the leaves go slightly soft, then water. That pushes it to flower.

4. 4The day length is wrong

   Signs

   A kalanchoe in fall, left in a room with the lights on at night

   What to do

   In fall, give it at least 12 hours of darkness a day