Understand the characteristics of "long journey" pruning timing pruning tool pruning method post-pruning maintenance As people's interest in indoor plants increases, succulent plants are becoming increasingly popular due to their unique shape and low-maintenance characteristics. As a rising star in the succulent plant world,"Touchang" is deeply loved by enthusiasts for its elegant lines and eye-catching shape. How to correctly prune "Touchang" to maintain its appearance and health is a concern for many flower friends. Question, this article will introduce you in detail the pruning skills of "Touchang" of succulent plants. Understand the characteristics of "Touchang" The "Touchang" succulent plant, the scientific name of Sedum 'Trough', belongs to the Crassulaceae family and is one of the succulent plants. It is characterized by smooth leaf lines and elegant shape, which is suitable as a decorative plant. Understanding its characteristics helps us prune better. The pruning timing is generally selected in the seasons when the pruning timing is "long", namely spring and autumn. In these two seasons, the climate is suitable, the plants grow quickly, and the wounds heal quickly after pruning. When trimming tools are trimming "long", sharp scissors or gardening knives should be chosen to reduce damage to plants. The scissors or blades should be kept clean to avoid bacterial infection. pruning method 1. Observe the plant: First observe the overall shape of the "road length" and find out the parts that need to be pruned. We need to prune the following parts: a. Yellow leaves: Yellow leaves are a sign of plant aging and should be pruned in time.
b. Broken branches: Since broken branches may occur during growth, they should be pruned clean.
c. Reproductive branches: During the breeding process, many small branches will be produced, which will affect the overall appearance and should be trimmed appropriately.
2. Trim steps: a. Disinfect the scissors or blade and then cut off about 1 cm below the blade.
b. The cut should be flat to avoid forming sharp incisions that will affect the healing of the wound.
c. For reproductive branches, cut them into small pieces 3-5 cm long for reproduction. Maintenance after pruning The "road length" after pruning needs to be strengthened to ensure its healthy growth. The following are some suggestions: 1. Maintain ventilation: After pruning, the "road length" should be placed in a well-ventilated environment, which is conducive to Wound healing.
2. Controlled watering: After pruning, the water consumption of plants is large, so the watering frequency should be appropriately reduced.
3. Fertilization: During the growth period after pruning, appropriate amount of compound fertilizers can be applied to promote plant growth.
The "long journey" of pruning is an important part of maintaining its appearance and health. Through the above methods, I believe you have mastered the pruning skills. In actual operation, you need to adjust according to the specific conditions of the plant. I hope this article can help you., I wish you a beautiful and healthy "long journey"!