How to prune the Gesneriad to make it bloom
This article provides detailed explanations for netizens who are concerned about how to prune the Gesneriad to make it bloom, as well as briefly describing the pruning and maintenance skills for the plant. The following is a detailed introduction.
If the older plant grows too tall, a severe pruning is required, leaving 2-3 pairs of buds at the base of the plant and cutting off the upper part. If the new seedlings from the current year's cutting grow too tall, it is appropriate to increase sunlight exposure, control water intake, and apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. For those that have already grown tall, methods such as pinching, topping, and mid-stem cutting should be employed to make the plant shorter and denser.
1. Old plants
After 2-3 years of cultivation, the Gesneriad may grow too tall and the shape of the plant will become very disorderly. At this time, a severe pruning is needed, leaving 2-3 pairs of buds at the base of the plant, and the upper part can be cut off. The buds in the lower part will sprout to form a shorter plant.
2. New seedlings from the current year's cutting
Due to the influence of light or water, they may also grow very tall, which is a kind of stretching. Increasing sunlight exposure, controlling water intake, and applying more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can make the plant grow stronger and shorter. If it has already stretched and grown tall, methods such as pinching, topping, and mid-stem cutting can be used to promote branching, making the plant shorter and denser, and creating a more beautiful shape.
The above is a specific introduction to how to prune the Gesneriad to make it bloom and a brief description of pruning and maintenance skills. It is hoped that this will bring some knowledge of flowers to plant enthusiasts.