Encouraging succulents to bloom: Fertilizer
Inadequate fertilizing is often considered as one of the reasons why plant varieties do not flower. And in many cases fertilizer can solve this problem but with succulents it’s difficult to tell whether adding nutrients will actually force them to flower. If you are going to use fertilizer, use those which are designed specifically for cactus and succulents and strictly follow the instructions. If there are no specific instructions an application of fertilizer, use it in the spring, when it may give the plants higher potential for blooming. You should know that cactus and succulent plants grow rather slowly and may keep their energy which they need for flowers for very long time. In most cases you should better wait when the plant reaches mature age rather than increase the fertility of the soil.
These plants drastically differ from any garden vegetables which will bloom when they have a lot of sun, water and fertilizer. These plants naturally are resourceful and conservative which allows them to survive in harsh environments. Giving them sun, water and good soil will encourage them to produce flowers only if their needs correspond seasonal changes.