How to prune a Chinese hibiscus after flowering
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How to prune a Chinese hibiscus after flowering
Chinese hibiscus flowers usually bloom from June to September. After the entire flowering period is over, we can prune the whole plant. You can give it a light or heavy pruning. If the plant is growing well, you can keep its lateral branches at 10 cm and prune them heavily. If the growth is not good, prune one-third of the lateral branches; also,剪掉 any withered flower buds to minimize nutrient consumption.
Pruning a Chinese hibiscus after flowering
After the flowering period in autumn and winter, a Chinese hibiscus can be given a light or heavy pruning. If the whole plant is growing well, you can keep its lateral branches around 10 cm and then prune them heavily. However, if the plant is not doing well, just prune one-third of the lateral branches. During regular maintenance, whenever the hibiscus is dense, it also needs to be thinned out, and twisted stems should be pruned to promote better growth.
How soon to prune a Chinese hibiscus after floweringAfter the Chinese hibiscus has finished flowering, we can prune the whole pot. The focus of pruning is to剪掉 any withered flower buds to minimize nutrient consumption and prevent mosquitoes and insects from breeding in the plant.
Pruning a Chinese hibiscus to promote flowering
The flowering period of the Chinese hibiscus is usually from June to September. After the flowering period, there will be many残花 on the branches. At this time, you can prune the branches, first by removing all the残花, and it is best to剪掉 any withered or diseased branches as well. This will promote the growth of new buds in the plant and encourage more flowering.
Reasons why a Chinese hibiscus does not flowerA Chinese hibiscus may not flower due to improper maintenance methods, such as too dark light, poor nutrition, and excessive watering, all of which can cause the hibiscus to flower or not to flower.
How to make a Chinese hibiscus flower more1. Sufficient fertilizer and water: During the peak growing season of the Chinese hibiscus, it should be fertilized properly. A compound fertilizer can be applied on the soil surface to promote plant growth. As long as there are enough nutrients and moderate water, it can bloom in April of spring. It's best to apply a small amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer at the end of March to promote bud differentiation and more flowering.
2. Timely pruning: If you want the Chinese hibiscus to flower more, you should prune it promptly after each flowering. Cut off the残花 and weak branches to save a lot of nutrients and lay the foundation for the next flowering, which will result in more flowers.
Chinese hibiscus maintenance methods after flowering
1. The Chinese hibiscus is a plant that loves light. For regular maintenance, it needs to be placed in areas such as a balcony or window side where there is better sunlight. Only by receiving sufficient sunlight can it bloom more flowers and have a longer flowering period.
2. The Chinese hibiscus has a high flowering rate and a long flowering period, so more fertilizer is needed. Regular fertilizing can use a combination of element compound fertilizers and monopotassium phosphate. The frequency of fertilizing is usually about half a month. Remember to apply thin fertilizers frequently and water more during fertilizing to promote nutrient absorption.
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