Abstract: Potted red apricots are a common indoor plant, and pruning is crucial to maintaining the health and beauty of the plant. Correct pruning methods can promote the growth of red apricots, form good shapes, and extend their life. This article will introduce in detail the pruning techniques of potted red apricots and help readers fight...
Potted red apricots are a common indoor plant, and pruning is crucial to maintaining the health and beauty of the plant. Correct pruning methods can promote the growth of red apricots, form good shapes, and extend their life. This article will introduce in detail the pruning techniques of potted red apricots to help readers create charming bonsai.
1. Preparation tool: Trim knife is the key
Prepare a sharp and clean trimmer knife to ensure smooth pruning process.
2. Choose the right time to prune. The best pruning time is spring or autumn. Avoid pruning in winter or summer to avoid affecting the normal growth of red apricots.
3. Plan pruning goals Before starting pruning, determine the effect you want to achieve, such as adjusting shape, thinning branches, or repairing damaged parts.
4. Trim the branches and leaves first to remove the withered and withered branches and leaves to keep the plants clean and healthy.
5. Determining the main stem and lateral branches Identifying the main stem and lateral branches of red apricots can help better control the intensity and direction of pruning.
6. Trim the trunk When trimming the trunk, cut off the excess parts according to the desired shape and height, and retain stable and healthy branches.
7. Adjusting the distribution of lateral branches By trimming the lateral branches, the overall shape and branch distribution of red apricots can be adjusted to make them more balanced and beautiful.
8. Create a sense of hierarchy. Through pruning at different heights, a sense of hierarchy is formed, making red apricots more three-dimensional and ornamental.
9. Threnching and controlling growth Moderate thinning of branches can promote ventilation and light of red apricots, control growth speed, and avoid being too dense.
10. Repair damaged parts pruning can also be used to repair damaged red apricot parts, such as broken branches or leaves damaged by pests and diseases.
11. Pay attention to pruning skills When pruning, pay attention to the angle and strength of the knife edge to avoid causing additional damage to the plants.
12. Remove cut branches and leaves in a timely manner. After pruning, the cut branches and leaves should be cleaned in a timely manner to keep the bonsai clean and beautiful.
13. Care after pruning The pruned red apricots need proper maintenance, including proper watering, fertilization and attention to pest and disease control.
14. Regularly inspect and prune Regularly check the growth of red apricots and prune them appropriately as needed to maintain their shape and health.
15. Appreciation of the results after pruning The carefully pruned potted red apricots will present a beautiful posture, bringing us visual enjoyment and satisfaction.
With the correct pruning techniques, potted red apricots can show charming shapes and colors, while also contributing to the growth and health of the plant. It is hoped that the guide provided in this article will help readers better prune and manage their potted red apricots and create a unique bonsai beauty.