How to prune epiphyllum
The editor answers how to prune epiphyllum and provides an introduction to the pruning methods of epiphyllum green plants and flowers. Next, the site editor will introduce to the netizens.
Epiphyllum is a common vine plant with high ornamental value and is very suitable for keeping at home. Not only that, but epiphyllum also grows relatively fast. With careful cultivation, it can grow lush and leafy, but it needs to be pruned properly. So how to prune epiphyllum? Let's follow the editor to learn about the pruning methods of epiphyllum.
【One, how to prune epiphyllum】
Usually, when the plant at home grows luxuriantly, it needs to be pruned properly, because only in this way can the plant look more beautiful. However, there are many things to pay attention to during pruning, and it is not allowed to prune too much, which may cause the plant to die suddenly. Therefore, only the excessive parts of epiphyllum should be pruned.
And as epiphyllum grows over time, its branches and leaves become thinner and thinner, and the lower branches and leaves gradually age and turn yellow. If not pruned in time, your epiphyllum may become old and look very ugly. Moreover, placing it at home will affect the home environment, so those who do not know how to prune can follow the pruning methods below.
【Two, pruning methods of epiphyllum】
Usually, when pruning epiphyllum without a brown column, if the plant grows too long, you can cut off the epiphyllum about 20 centimeters away from the potting soil to let it sprout new branches and leaves. When the new branches and leaves grow to 20 centimeters, you can cut off the other old leaves until all the branches and leaves are updated. Moreover, pruning epiphyllum is mainly to shape it, and there are no fixed standards for the shape of epiphyllum. You can prune it according to your own ideas.
How to prune epiphyllum
However, potted epiphyllum usually has a brown column. When the epiphyllum vines crawl all over the brown column and grow over 20 centimeters, it is time to prune. When pruning, you need to cut in half, first cutting off about 40 centimeters of half of the epiphyllum stems and leaves, and then, after this part grows new leaves, cut the other half. If pruning in winter due to poor growth caused by environmental factors, you can appropriately shorten the pruning length, cutting off 1/2 or 2/3 of the plant's stems. This way, new leaves will quickly grow and cover the entire brown column.
【Three, precautions for pruning epiphyllum】
After pruning the branches and leaves of epiphyllum, more care is needed to benefit the growth of epiphyllum. Otherwise, it will affect the plant's appearance. Therefore, if you want to prune the hanging orchid well, this point should be paid more attention to. In addition, it should not be pruned too heavily, because excessive pruning not only affects the appearance but also has a certain impact on the plant.
However, if there are too many in one pot, you can divide them into different pots. In the spring, take the epiphyllum or hanging orchid out of the pot, rinse the soil off with water (do not use too much water, as it may damage the plant), clean the soil, then cut off the excess long roots with scissors, put them aside, and wait for one or two days until the water has dried before repotting. Do not repot immediately after cutting, as the wounds are not healed and may be infected by bacteria in the soil.
【Conclusion】
Through the detailed introduction above, I believe everyone already knows how to prune epiphyllum. In fact, pruning epiphyllum is a relatively easy task, as you only need to prune the yellow leaves and the excess leaves of the plant. However, it should not be pruned too severely, as it may affect the normal growth of the plant. Therefore, flower enthusiasts can refer to the pruning methods of epiphyllum.
The above (Green Enthusiast Network) introduces how to prune epiphyllum and detailed pruning methods of epiphyllum. Have green enthusiasts understood?