Mesembryanthemums - lack of flowers
United Kingdom 
I planted a dozen mesembryanthemum plants from my local nursery at least a month ago and although they have bushed out and the leaves look healthy, so far there is no sign of any buds. Rather than the carpet of bright colours I was expecting, all I have is greenery - not the effect I was hoping for! They are in a sunny position and in previous years I haven't had a similar problem. Is there anything I can do to encourage flowers?
25 Jun, 2008
Answers
Thanks for your quick reply. That thought had crossed my mind as I know my husband has sprayed Miracle Gro on the garden. I don't think the plants were poor quality as when I went back to the nursery a couple of weeks ago the mesembryanthemums they still had were in full flower! Do you think it is worth waiting to see if any buds appear later or should I just give up on them and replace them now with something colourful?
25 Jun, 2008
Oh, definitely give them a chance! If they are very healthy, they will bloom later. Tell him indoors to lay off the fertiliser, though!!! lol.
25 Jun, 2008
Have you over-fed them perhaps? This causes lush growth at the expense of flowers. Can't think of anything else apart from poor quality plants - but if they seem healthy otherwise, you may just have to be patient.
25 Jun, 2008