Q.Why Are My Crinum Blooms Falling Over?
The plants are on the west side of the house in sandy soil.
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Yes, your answers are coming through. I must approve them. Very good. I try to work with the information that I am given. If you can get a reading on some soil tests, then I can give a better answer. Without any information pertaining to exact nutrient levels, I can only guess with most common reasons. I will be glad to provide more information after knowing the results of the tests, though.
Do know that a lack of nutrients will result in Very poor and slow growth, as well as spotty leaves, discoloration, and many times holes and what appears to be rot.
I would urge you to take samples of the soil and plants to your local horticultural extension service. They can help test soil to give you accurate results.
The bottom of this article will help you to find the closest one to you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm
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I would suspect an excess of nitrogen in soil. This can cause quick vegetative growth, which will cause it to grow faster than it can toughen up. This leads to being top heavy. I would test your soil, and adjust according to your results.
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
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/crinum-lily/crinum-lilies.htm
Did my response come through? I'm new here and don't know how it works.
Very doubtful. We're lived in this house for 1/ 1/2 years and these were here when we got here and I don't see much evidence of previous owners interest in plants. It's a very sandy soil so I'm guessing low in nutrients. No other plants around so little OM buildup. I've Fert'ed them once with high P fert. Thanks for the response, though! Much appreciated!
