Abstract: The Podocarpus trees at home are too lush. Does it give you a little headache? Don't worry, I'll teach you a few tricks today to easily repair the podocarpus and give it a new look! 1. Understand the growth habits of Podocarpa pine. Podocarpa pine, also known as soil agarwood, is a common ornamental plant. It likes warm and wet...
The Podocarpus trees at home are too lush. Does it give you a little headache? Don't worry, I'll teach you a few tricks today to easily repair the podocarpus and give it a new look! 1. Understand the growth habits of Podocarpa pine
Podocarpa pine, also known as soil agarwood, is a common ornamental plant. It likes a warm and humid environment, is cold and drought-tolerant, and has a moderate growth rate. Before trimming, it is important to understand its habits. 2. Finishing tools Prepare the
to trim the Podocarpus japonica. You need to prepare the following tools: 1. Scissors: Used to prune branches.
2. Pruning shears: Used to prune thicker branches.
3. Tall branch scissors: Used to prune branches at high places.
4. Rust knife: Used to prune spots or pests on tree trunks.
5. Disinfectant: Used to disinfect scissors and pruning shears. 3. Trim time Select the
Select the appropriate trimming time to make the Podocarpus recover faster. Generally speaking, spring and autumn are the best times for trimming. At this time, Podocarpus trees grow rapidly, and the wound after trimming will easily heal. 4. Detailed explanation of trimming steps 1. Trim branches: First, observe the overall shape of Podocarpus and determine the direction of pruning. Starting at the top of the crown, prune the branches gradually. When pruning, pay attention to the following points: -Keep the main branches and remove sick and weak branches, cross branches, and inward branches.
- Keep the branches apart and avoid being too dense.
- The trimming angle should be appropriate to avoid forming acute angles.
2. Trim the trunk: Disease spots or pests on the trunk should be pruned in time to prevent spread. After trimming, wipe the wound with disinfectant to prevent infection.
3. Trim the crown: Depending on personal preference, you can trim it into different shapes. For example, it can be trimmed into a natural shape, a spherical shape, a tower shape, etc. Pay attention to the following points when pruning: -Maintain the symmetry of the crown.
- The trimmed shape should be beautiful and generous.
- The pruned canopy should be ventilated and transparent.
4. Trim the roots: If the Podocarpus is growing too vigorously, prune the roots appropriately. When pruning, pay attention to the following points: -Keep the main root and remove sick and weak roots and cross roots.
- Keep the roots apart and avoid being too dense.
- The pruned roots should be ventilated and transparent. 5. Maintenance after trimming The trimmed Podocarpa pine needs to be properly maintained to allow it to resume growth as soon as possible.
1. Watering: After trimming the podocarpa pine, the soil needs to be kept moist. However, it should be noted that water should not be too much to avoid causing root rot.
2. Fertilization: After trimming Podocarpa pine, appropriate amount of compound fertilizers can be applied to promote growth.
3. Shade: After trimming, the podocarpa pine needs to be properly shaded to avoid direct sunlight.
4. Pest and insect pest control: Regularly inspect Podocarpa pine and prevent and control pests and diseases found in a timely manner.
Through the above steps, I believe you have mastered the skills of trimming Podocarpus. Go and try it out, let your Podocarpus shine with a new look and become a beautiful scenery at home!