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Desperate for help - Sunflower petals are wilting.
vikenk.s
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Long story short:
I had two sunflowers in a 4" pot (honestly, it was an accident, and when they grew so fast, it it was too late).
When they got large enough (about 6"+ tall), I moved them to a larger pot. About 2-3 days later, they bloomed beautifully. New, "Premium all-purpose soil" was used.
Almost a week after they were moved, the petals of the flower started wilting and falling. The rest of the flower seems healthy. I was worried I over-watered them, then worried I under-watered them.
But I've noticed little buds on them. Isn't that a positive sign?
I'm on the verge of trying to move them again to a different pot, slightly larger (because it's the only other clean pot I have) in case there's "fungus" developing... I realize many would suggest it's too late if that was the case.
Thank you in advance!!!
Petals:
Buds:
Leaves:
Stem:
I had two sunflowers in a 4" pot (honestly, it was an accident, and when they grew so fast, it it was too late).
When they got large enough (about 6"+ tall), I moved them to a larger pot. About 2-3 days later, they bloomed beautifully. New, "Premium all-purpose soil" was used.
Almost a week after they were moved, the petals of the flower started wilting and falling. The rest of the flower seems healthy. I was worried I over-watered them, then worried I under-watered them.
But I've noticed little buds on them. Isn't that a positive sign?
I'm on the verge of trying to move them again to a different pot, slightly larger (because it's the only other clean pot I have) in case there's "fungus" developing... I realize many would suggest it's too late if that was the case.
Thank you in advance!!!
Petals:
Buds:
Leaves:
Stem:
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They are on my balcony, on the thirteenth floor. They are relatively well shielded from strong winds. They get good/direct sunlight from sunrise to about 2-4PM.
Thank you both. I'm glad to be reassured. I'm a little surprised it never reached 2 feet in height. One of you mentioned maturing their seeds--do you think I'll actually get some? Because of how short/small they are?
Will the "new buds" sprout new flowers?
Thank you in advance!
Vik
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.