Illustrated Guide to Pruning Dwarf Jade Tree
If you want to know the illustrated guide to pruning a dwarf jade tree and learn about the plant cultivation techniques for its care, the editor will introduce them next.
Pruning a jade tree has techniques, when to prune and how to prune to make it grow stronger?
Hello everyone, I'm Xiaohua, and I'm happy to meet you all again. According to Xiaohua's knowledge, most flower enthusiasts should know that the dwarf jade tree is a flowering plant with very high ornamental value. Its leaves are very textured, and the plant is full, making it deeply loved by flower enthusiasts. Recently, I received a confession from a flower enthusiast who said that after pruning his dwarf jade tree, it withered. The main reason for this situation is that the enthusiast did not master the correct pruning method during maintenance! So how to prune, let's take a look together with Xiaohua!
First of all, if you want to prune a dwarf jade tree well, the first thing you need to master is the timing of pruning. The pruning time for a dwarf jade tree is very flexible, and general pruning can be done from April to September. However, if you want to do a heavy pruning, it should be done during the dormant period. In early spring, when the dwarf jade tree has not yet entered the period of rapid growth, pruning it at this time can quickly promote the growth of its branches. In late autumn, when the temperature drops to below 15 degrees, the dwarf jade tree stops growing, and pruning at this time is also feasible!
Pruning Precautions:
1. If you want the dwarf jade tree to grow stronger, you should target some of its sick branches, weak branches, and crossed branches for pruning when pruning. This can not only make the plant more full but also reduce the consumption of nutrients and speed up the growth of branches and leaves.
2. Before pruning the dwarf jade tree, it is necessary to pay attention to the local temperature. If the temperature is higher than 35 degrees or lower than 5 degrees, pruning should not be done to avoid plant death.
3. After each pruning is completed, it needs to be placed in a well-ventilated environment, given plenty of sunlight, and not exposed to rain or sprayed with water on its leaves, to accelerate wound healing. (If you want to heal the wound quickly and avoid bacterial infection, you can apply a solution of carbendazim to the wound to speed up recovery.)
Illustrated Guide to Pruning Dwarf Jade Tree
Daily Maintenance Precautions:
1. Soil Selection
The dwarf jade tree does not have high requirements for soil selection. It can survive in ordinary garden soil, but if you want to speed up its growth, it is best to use sandy soil with good drainage and fertility.
2. Light Requirements
The dwarf jade tree loves light, so it needs to be given sufficient light during daily maintenance. Here is a method to share with you to judge if the dwarf jade tree has received enough light: observe its branches and leaves. If the color fades and there is etiolation, it means there is not enough light; if there is enough light, a red edge will appear on its leaves.
3. Watering
The dwarf jade tree does not like water. When watering, you need to reduce the amount of water. Generally, Xiaohua chooses to water once a week when cultivating. If you are in the south, do not directly expose the dwarf jade tree to the elements to avoid waterlogging.
4. Temperature
The most suitable temperature for the dwarf jade tree to grow is between 15 and 25 degrees. It does not have strong cold resistance, so when cultivating in winter, it is necessary to keep its temperature above 7 degrees to avoid frostbite.