How to Prune Portulaca Tree
A tip for life, introducing how to prune Portulaca Tree and a detailed explanation of the pruning methods for this green plant. Here is a comprehensive introduction.
Also known as Portulaca oleracea Tree, Golden Branch Jade Leaf, Small Leaf Glass Plant, and Ginkgo Wood, Portulaca Tree is native to South Africa and Eswatini. It is highly resilient, often grows in the wild, and during times of famine, it is often used as food to alleviate hunger. Next, we will introduce how to prune Portulaca Tree and how to train it into an old桩.
I. How to Prune
1. Seedling Stage Pruning
In the seedling stage, the purpose of pruning is to ensure the plant's future growth. During this stage, the excess branches are cut off, leaving only one suitable and strong main branch and a few other branches with good growth. Removing the other excess branches allows nutrients to be concentrated in the remaining branches, helping the plant to grow more vigorously.
2. Growth Stage Pruning
The main method of pruning during the growth stage is topping and pinching. Since the plant grows rapidly during this stage, it is necessary to control the plant's height by cutting off the top bud to stimulate the growth of other lateral buds, making the plant grow more full and lush overall.
3. Pruning at Other Times
During the regular growth process, the plant should be pruned frequently. This mainly involves observing whether the leaves are turning yellow and withering, and promptly cutting off the withered leaves and weak, diseased branches. Additionally, excessive branches are cut off to ensure that the plant's nutrients are not wasted.
II. How to Train into an Old Tree
The branches of Portulaca Tree are highly malleable and very suitable for training into an old tree. In addition to following the pruning methods mentioned above, you can also dilute aloe vera juice 100 times and apply it to the branches of the Portulaca Tree, or use it to water the soil. Doing this about once every ten days can help the Portulaca Tree quickly grow into an old tree.
The above sharing on how to prune Portulaca Tree and a detailed explanation of the pruning methods provides a comprehensive introduction. It is hoped that it will bring some knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.