Do the leaves of wintersweet need to be picked off? wintersweet leaves picking wintersweet leaves, wintersweet leaves, as a bright color in winter, has won the love of countless flower friends with its perseverance and unique aroma. In the process of maintaining wintersweet, many flower friends will encounter a question: Should wintersweet leaves be removed? This article will answer this question in detail for you and help you better maintain wintersweet. Do the leaves of wintersweet need to be picked off?
During the growth process, the leaves of wintersweet have certain photosynthesis and can provide nutrients to wintersweet. Under normal circumstances, the leaves of wintersweet do not need to be removed, but if the following conditions occur to the leaves, you can consider removing them appropriately: 1. Pest and pests: If pests and diseases occur on the leaves of wintersweet, such as aphids, red spiders, etc., the diseased leaves should be removed in time to prevent the spread of pests and diseases.
2. Yellow leaves and dead leaves: When the leaves of wintersweet appear to be yellowed or withered, it means that the leaves have lost their ability to synthesize. At this time, these leaves can be removed to avoid affecting the normal growth of wintersweet.
3. The density is too high: If the leaves of wintersweet are too dense, resulting in poor ventilation and easily causing pests and diseases, some leaves can be removed appropriately at this time to improve ventilation conditions. Method of picking leaves of wintersweet 1. Choose the right time: It is best to pick leaves of wintersweet in spring and autumn. At this time, the growth rate of wintersweet is relatively slow, and the ability of the leaves to absorb nutrients is weak, which has a small impact on wintersweet.
2. Choose appropriate tools: When picking leaves, use clean scissors or gardening scissors to avoid damaging the branches of wintersweet.
3. Moderate removal: When picking leaves, it should be carried out moderately according to the actual situation, and should not be too much to avoid affecting the normal growth of wintersweet.
4. Pay attention to hygiene: After picking leaves, they should be cleaned up in time to avoid the breeding of pests and diseases. Precautions for picking wintersweet leaves 1. Don't remove young leaves: Young leaves are an important part of the growth of wintersweet, and removing young leaves will affect the growth of wintersweet.
2. Don't damage the branches: When picking leaves, be careful not to damage the branches of wintersweet, so as not to affect the ornamental value of wintersweet.
3. Don't over-pick leaves: Excessive leaf picking will lead to poor growth of wintersweet and affect its ornamental value.
Under normal circumstances, the leaves of wintersweet do not need to be removed, but if the leaves appear to be pests, yellow leaves, dead leaves, etc., they can be removed appropriately. When picking leaves, pay attention to choosing appropriate timing, tools, and appropriate removal. I hope this article can Provide you with some help in the process of maintaining wintersweet.
References: "Complete Collection of Flower Conservation", China Agricultural Press, published in 2018.
"Cultivation and Conservation of wintersweet", China Forestry Press, published in 2017.