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Jul 28, 2021 - 06:14 AM
How odd. The way I see it, there's really only two possibilities.
1) There is some stress that affects the young flower buds more so than the actual mature plant or,
2) There is some pest that selectively targets the buds
As far as stresses go, my first thought is sun stress. Your plant's foliage may be adjusted to the sun that it gets, but the young flower buds are more sensitive to it. However, although unlikely, water could also be an issue. Your plant may need a tad more water when it blooms to fully flower.
Thrips are a very small insect that have been known to selectively target flower buds. You can control them with a mild insecticide like neem oil or insecticidal soap.
1) There is some stress that affects the young flower buds more so than the actual mature plant or,
2) There is some pest that selectively targets the buds
As far as stresses go, my first thought is sun stress. Your plant's foliage may be adjusted to the sun that it gets, but the young flower buds are more sensitive to it. However, although unlikely, water could also be an issue. Your plant may need a tad more water when it blooms to fully flower.
Thrips are a very small insect that have been known to selectively target flower buds. You can control them with a mild insecticide like neem oil or insecticidal soap.
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