How to prune Brazilian wood
As an indoor green plant with a very tropical style, Brazilian wood is deeply loved for its tall and straight plant type and leathery leaves. However, strong growth power also brings maintenance problems. Mastering scientific pruning and topping techniques is the key to maintaining the appearance of plant types and promoting the germination of new buds. This article will systematically analyze the key points of Brazilian wood shape management from five dimensions. 1. Golden timing for pruning Brazilian wood 1.1 Season selection standard spring and autumn (March to May/September to October) When the average daily temperature is stable at 18-25℃, plant cells are highly active, and the wound healing rate after pruning is 40% faster than that in summer., and can effectively avoid fungal infections caused by high temperatures and humidity. 1.2 Special treatment principles When melasma is found on leaves and black mildew on branches, the damaged parts need to be pruned immediately. Such conditions are not subject to seasonal restrictions. Statistics show that timely treatment can increase plant survival rate by 65%. 2. Professional pruning operation guidelines 2.1 Using the top and height control technique, use the disinfected branch scissors to bevel at 45° at a distance of 0.5 cm away from the main stem to ensure a smooth incision. Experimental data showed that for every 5° increase in the oblique angle, the rate of callus formation increased by 12%. Retaining 3-4 bud points can stimulate lateral branch development. 2.2 Modeling and pruning specifications When removing aging leaves at the bottom, the base of the petiole is retained. The "from the outside to the inside" layer-by-layer pruning method is used to increase the plant's light transmittance by 30%, and the air circulation efficiency by 50%, effectively preventing pests such as red spiders. 3. Triple maintenance system after shearing 3.1 Environmental regulation and displacement scattered light environment (light intensity 1500-3000LUX) maintenance for 2 weeks, maintaining 60% air humidity, and avoiding direct strong light causing dehydration of the incision. 3.2 Disease prevention adopts dual protection of "carbendazim + sulfur powder": spray 800-fold diluent first, and apply sulfur powder after it is naturally air-dried, which can reduce the risk of bacterial infection by 90%. 3.3 Seven days after nutrient supplementation and pruning, apply nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium balanced slow-release fertilizer (N-P-K=15-15-15), combined with alginin foliar fertilizer, to promote the speed of new bud differentiation by 25%. 4. Factors affecting the germination cycle At an ideal temperature of 25-30℃, combined with 70% substrate humidity (monitored by a soil hygrometer), new buds can usually germinate within 18-25 days. Data from the experimental group showed that when the temperature difference between day and night remained at 5℃, the germination time could be shortened to 15 days. 5. Advanced maintenance contraindications for treatment of diseased branches need to be wrapped in sealed bags and burned, and cannot be composted. The pruning tool should be soaked in alcohol for 15 minutes before each use to avoid cross-infection. The application of high-nitrogen fertilizers is prohibited within 30 days after pruning to prevent root burning.
Through scientific pruning and fine maintenance, Brazilian wood can not only maintain its beautiful shape, but also stimulate the vitality of the plant. Records show that the average annual growth of Brazilian wood that is regularly pruned can reach 45cm, and the number of new buds germinating increases 2-3 times, achieving dual improvement in ornamental and health.