Possible causes & their solution (sleep tree)

Why doesn't the silk tree bloom?

If the Silk tree no blossoms developed:

• too young
• too small
• freshly planted
• bad location

Only older silk trees even bloom

In the first few years, the sleeping tree generally does not bloom. This is completely normal. Depending on the variety, it can take four or six years before you can enjoy the flowers for the first time.

Size also plays a role

If the silk tree is still very small despite its age, it will not develop any flowers either. From a height of 1.50 to 1.70 meters, however, it should show the first flower approaches.

Grow the silk tree in a favorable location

In order for the silk tree to develop its unique flowers, you need to grow it in a convenient location. The place should be as bright as possible and preferably sunny. The silk acacia almost never blooms in places that are too dark.

Frost can also be the cause of missing flowers. Silk trees are only conditional

hardy. You should therefore look younger or fresh planted silk acacias Protect from the cold with a mulch blanket and a cover with fleece, jute or other suitable materials.

The sleeping tree usually blooms in the open air rather than in a bucket, especially since it rarely grows high enough in a pot.

Maintain the silk tree properly

The silk tree is a bit demanding, at least in terms of care in the first few years.

You should do that pretty quickly growing sleeping tree initially supply them with nutrients regularly. Start with that Fertilize in the spring. From September onwards there will be no more fertilization.

If the silk acacia has already flowered once, reduce the amount of fertilizer a little after flowering. Later on, it is no longer necessary to fertilize outdoors.