Phals won't bloom

[Paul Mc]

One three out of my many phals bloomed this year! I asked on another forum and got great info, but wanted you input as well.

I've never not had a phal bloom in years, but I guess with my greatly increased collection something has changed. My first guess was the fact that we went from summer weather to below freezing within one week. Not enough time for my phals to stay outside to trigger the temperature cues. However, I've had them in an enclosed back porch with windows where the temps have been averaging (guessing) between 60f to about 80f, a few. Others down to about 56.

I will admit though that they only get a lot of heavy evening sun at the moment. I understand that increased light is also a factor.

A few a would not expect to bloom as they were in bad shape when I got them last year, however almost all of them?!!!! I have no clue.

The temps have been in the posted lows for about 4 weeks now. Would have thought I would have seen something by now. My cornu-cervi is even sprouting new roots, which the speaker at the OS tonight said you would see spikes before new roots, but perhaps summer bloomers are different. I'm going to look at the others roots tomorrow morning.

What else would you suggest? Just patience? LOL...