How to prune red掌
About the pruning of red掌 and the related introduction of green plants and flowers, the editor will explain in detail for you next.
Many people like to keep red掌, with thick leaves and beautiful flowers, symbolizing wealth and fortune. The fire-red flowers at the top of the plant symbolize luck at the beginning, and the golden spike in the center of the red flowers symbolizes money, which has the meaning of attracting wealth. When growing red掌 at home, when it reaches a certain period, it needs to be pruned. People will ask, how to prune red掌? Here are some pruning methods for red掌.
【Red掌 Pruning Methods】
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In the process of growing red掌, if the petiole begins to degenerate step by step or shows signs of drying, they can be cut off in time. After the red掌 flowers fade, it is best to cut off the flower stems, mainly because they are unsightly. Secondly, they consume nutrients and affect growth, and there is a fear that the withered flower stems may cause diseases and pests after rotting.
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After flowering, if the flower stems turn yellow, they also need to be cut off. It can be cut from about two centimeters away from the base. In the growing stage of the plant, if too many flower buds grow on the same root system, the side branches and small leaves at the base of the flower buds should be cut appropriately to reduce nutrient consumption.
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Before winter, cut off the old branches, branches with diseases and pests, and yellowing weak branches. This pruning allows for better growth the following year.
How to prune red掌
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If you still want to keep the red掌 in a neat and tidy shape, we can prune according to specific conditions. You can cut off the branches that are too curly and sprawling.
【II. Hydroponic Red掌 Pruning】
When cultivating red掌 hydroponically, half of the roots should be exposed to the air to allow the roots to breathe in the air, otherwise it is very easy to cause root rot. Rotting roots should be cut off promptly, and old and tangled roots should also be dealt with appropriately. Only 2/3 of the roots should be soaked in water, and leaves too close to the roots should be removed.
【III. Red掌 Pruning Precautions】
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After pruning red掌, pay attention to maintenance. Especially important is temperature, which is best maintained between 18 to 28 degrees, and should not be lower than 10 degrees. This temperature is the most suitable for it.
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Also, red掌 is slightly toxic. After finishing pruning, make sure to wash all parts that have come into contact with red掌 to prevent poisoning.
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This is the pruning method for red掌. If you have red掌 at home, you might as well try to learn it. Once you are proficient in operation, through your pruning, you will definitely see very bright and beautiful red掌, beautifully presented in front of you.
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