Don't Make Mistakes When Thinning牡丹 Flower Buds
Introduction: The topic of thinning牡丹 flower buds related to flower cultivation, with specific details as follows:
Due to the large size of牡丹 flowers and their high nutrient requirements, thinning is an essential task for achieving good blooming.牡丹 flowers have unique growth characteristics, so the thinning method also differs from other flowers.
Method for Thinning牡丹 Flower Buds
1. -- The Right Time for Thinning牡丹 Flower Buds --
The timing for thinning牡丹 flower buds should not be too early; it is best to choose after the buds show color, which is commonly referred to as the flat peach stage.
2. -- What is the Flat Peach Stage? --
When牡丹 flower buds are small, they are pointed. As they grow, the top of the bud becomes flat and rounded, similar to a peach, which is called the flat peach stage.
3. -- Why Choose the Flat Peach Stage for Thinning? --
牡丹 growth is mainly regulated by auxins at the tips of new branches and other hormones. If the buds are cut too early, it is equivalent to removing these hormones prematurely, which would inhibit the growth of牡丹 flowers.
Choosing to thin at the flat peach stage allows牡丹 to have more time to grow.
4. -- The Proper Method for Thinning --
Many people know that牡丹 need to be thinned but don't know how to do it properly, so they simply cut off the entire bud, which is the wrong approach.
The correct way to thin牡丹 flower buds is to cut off 2/3 of the bud, leaving 1/3 of the bud and the receptacle part, or at least the receptacle part. It is not advisable to cut off the leaves along with it.
After 2/3 of the bud is cut off, it will wither naturally.
Notice:
For牡丹 seedlings that are transplanted in the first year and are over 4 years old, due to significant root damage and nutrient loss from many branches, all flower buds should be removed in the first spring after transplanting to promote plant recovery.
For牡丹 seedlings that are 2-3 years old, only one flower on strong branches should be retained in the first spring after transplanting. For potted plants, it is recommended not to let them bloom in the first year.
In addition to thinning and removing suckers in the spring,牡丹 also require a simple pruning after flowering and a more significant pruning after the winter. For specific pruning methods, please stay tuned for tomorrow's update.
The above details on avoiding mistakes when thinning牡丹 flower buds are provided for your reference.