Q.Why Don’t My Exora Shurbs Flower? I Have Fed Them With Osmocote Plus At Least A Month Ago. I Keep Them Watered. Should I Trim
them? I am trying to grow them as a hedge.
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
The most common reason for this is soil pH. They will not flower, or thrive at all above a pH of 5. They require very acidic soil.
I would recommend testing your soil, and only using acid-loving plant nutrients. You may have to adjust your soil, since most will be at a pH of 6.5 to 7, naturally.
These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/raise-acid-level-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lowering-ph-of-grass.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/ixora/getting-ixoras-to-bloom.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/ixora/growing-ixora-shrubs.htm
