How to Prune the Branches and Leaves of a Large Fortune Tree
Let me tell you about how to prune the branches and leaves of a large fortune tree and the related topics of flower cultivation, such as understanding the pruning methods and timing for fortune trees. Please see the detailed introduction below.
The fortune tree, known as Guangua Li in Chinese, is a common indoor ornamental leaf pot plant in our country. The potted plants always have thick branches and large, green leaves. Small potted plants have few branches and leaves and generally do not need pruning, while large potted plants have lush branches and leaves but are often too dense or disorderly and need to be pruned appropriately. Let me tell you how to prune the branches and leaves of a fortune tree.
I. Pruning Time
It is best to prune the fortune tree in spring and autumn. The warm environment from March to May in spring is most suitable for pruning fortune trees. After pruning, there will be sufficient nutrients supplied to the new buds, promoting the growth of stronger new branches and wider, greener leaves.
II. Pruning Methods
1. Prepare Tools
Prepare special garden shears for pruning thick branches. Garden shears are sharp and sturdy, leaving a smaller cut surface after pruning, which is smoother and有利于 the wound to maintain health and heal quickly. Also, prepare a pair of thread gloves to ensure that your hands are not scratched by the branches, cut by the shears, or abrasive during pruning.
2. Method
Remove all the leaves from the fortune tree, leaving 3 or 4 young buds on the strong branches, or cut the strong branches to about 10 centimeters in length.
3. Operation
Remove all the leaves, which refer to the palmate compound leaves of the fortune tree, including several oblong small leaves and the petioles at the base of the leaves, leaving the new buds. Also, prune the old, diseased, and yellowing branches. If the plant grows well with dense branches and leaves, prune the weak branches and leaves as well.
III. Pinching the Tips of Small Fortune Trees
For small potted fortune trees, if you want to maintain a good plant shape and dwarf the plant, pinch the top when the main stem is relatively tall, cutting off 2 to 3 centimeters of the top.
IV. Precautions
1. Before Pruning
A month before pruning, provide sufficient fertilizer, such as applying a thin liquid fertilizer high in nitrogen content, and maintain a good growing environment to improve the plant's growth and help the pruned plant have enough nutrients to produce new branches and leaves.
2. After Pruning
After pruning, disinfect and sterilize the wounds. The wounds should not get wet and watering should be temporarily reduced. The plant will grow new branches and leaves in about 30 days after pruning.
The above information on how to prune the branches and leaves of a large fortune tree and understanding the pruning methods and timing for fortune trees is provided for your comprehensive understanding and reference!