Q.Night Blooming Cereus Buds Opening Prematurely And Falling Off
My night blooming cereus had 1 beautiful bloom earlier this year but since then only several little buds that opened prematurely and fell off before they fully opened. What is causing this?
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. Seeing the plant, and surrounding area, can help to get a better picture of any environmental conditions that will attribute to this.
Many things can cause lack of blooming, and bloom drop. The first things to check will be soil nutrient content and pH. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
Once you rule out nutrient or pH issues, you can begin to diagnose diseases. Overwatering is the leading cause for disease for these tropical cacti.
They can go long periods without water, and do not tolerate wet feet very well.
Here is an article that will help:
