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How to Prune a Lucky Bamboo to Look NiceA bit of knowledge to share with you on how to prune a lucky bamboo to make it look nice and the illustration of pruning methods for green plants and flowers. Let's take a look together!Lucky bamboos come in various sizes and grow at different rates. Does a lucky bamboo need pruning? The answer is definite. Timely pruning of a lucky bamboo can ensure an attractive shape and stimulate the growth of new buds. Below, the editor shares some pruning illustrations for the lucky bamboo.Pruning TimeLucky bamboo pruning is generally done in spring, specifically between April and May. In early May, when the weather is warm, the plant's branches and leaves start to sprout, and metabolism is active. Pruning at this time can promote the quick growth of new branches and make them strong.Preparation Before PruningPrepare tools: gardening shears for cutting thick branches. It's best not to use regular household scissors as they can be abrasive to the hands and create large incisions, affecting recovery. Gloves are also necessary; it's best to wear working gloves while pruning to protect your hands and avoid being pricked by stems.Plant preparation: One month before pruning, place the lucky bamboo in its preferred environment and apply a dilute nitrogen-based liquid fertilizer. This way, after pruning, the lucky bamboo will have enough nutrients to sprout new branches.Pruning Steps for Lucky BambooUsing a large lucky bamboo as an example, this one has a decent shape, with braided stems and plenty of leaves, but it's topped with a thick canopy, and the branches are somewhat disorganized.In just a few moves, without too much consideration, cut off all the branches and leaves. Keep the small buds, which are the green parts in the picture, about 10 centimeters long. For very weak branches, cut them off completely because they have a poor ability to sprout and will compete with other branches for nutrients, so they shouldn't be left.After pruning, there's no need to apply anything to the cuts as lucky bamboo is not prone to infection. Place it in a slightly dimly lit area to care for it. This is what it looks like 22 days later, with many new buds and a few leaves sprouting.Clang, after one and a half months of pruning, it looks much cuter and more delicate than before.How to Prune a Lucky Bamboo to Look NiceDifferences in Pruning Large and Small Lucky BamboosLarge Lucky Bamboo: The principle for pruning large lucky bamboos is to cut them short, remove the vigorous branches, keep the strong ones, and you can cut off all the branches and remove the weak ones appropriately.Small Lucky Bamboo: Those less than 30 centimeters tall can be considered small varieties. These types of lucky bamboos are not suitable for pruning. In the growing process, let them continue to thicken and grow taller, and timely remove the side buds.Post-Pruning Care for Lucky BambooNo Contact with WaterAfter pruning, do not spray water or let it rain on the pruned area to avoid rot. Place it in a bright and shaded or cool place and reduce watering. Watering should be halved compared to usual, as the lack of leaves reduces the need for water. If watered too much, it can lead to root rot and affect the recovery of the pruned lucky bamboo.Supplementing NutrientsBefore the branches sprout, apply a nitrogen-based liquid fertilizer once and water with a fungicide to prevent root rot. After a month, when the branches have grown small leaves and started to extend, they can enter normal care.Pruning Shapes for Lucky BambooSingle Stem Upright TypeThis is a common type of plant with only a bare upright stem, with leaves gathered at the top forming an umbrella shape, which can be large or small.Braid Type