How to prune succulents
This article introduces the experience of pruning succulents and the illustration of succulent pruning in the aspect of green plant maintenance. Next, the editor will introduce it to the netizens.
The succulents that have grown for spring, summer, and autumn are probably already in a state of disarray. In order to welcome the upcoming winter, we need to give the succulents a big transformation. The following five techniques will be explained step by step.
The first: Technique for cleaning pests and diseases
Clean up pests, diseases, withered branches, and fallen leaves to clear obstacles for the golden season of succulent cultivation in Beijing. Among them, the common disease that harms succulents is sootycrust disease, which is a layer of black substance similar to soot on the leaves and stems of succulents. To control this disease, you can use carbendazim. The most common pest that harms succulents is the root mealybug, which often appears at the growing points, such as the roots and new leaves.
Chemical control: Abamectin,螺虫乙酯 (lunoxazole), mealybug cleaner, or螺虫乙酯. The above pesticides are relatively toxic and must be used with caution.
Physical method: Spray 30% alcohol on the areas where root mealybugs appear.
Biological control: If you don't want to use pesticides and alcohol doesn't work well, you can try the natural enemy of root mealybugs - the heterochromia ladybug.
The second: Technique for topping
Proper pruning of the plant can achieve the purposes of shaping and propagation. This pruning method can be vividly called the "topping method," which involves using tools to remove the parts that affect the plant's shape. The required tools: scissors, fishing line.
Topping method 1: Use scissors to cut off the protruding part or the part that affects the shape of the plant. The cut-off part can be used for cutting.
Topping method 2: Use the fishing line method for pruning. For succulents similar to "lotus flowers," with short stems that are not suitable for pruning with scissors, this method can be used.
Simply summarized as: Determine the pruning part - Cross fishing line - Manual separation
How to prune succulents
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The third: Technique for changing soil
Consider replacing the potting soil to provide a foundation for healthy growth.
1. Change soil: It is recommended to use disinfected soil for replanting. Specific steps: Invert the pot to avoid root damage - Gently disperse the soil from the roots with your hands - Expose the complete root system - Use scissors or hands to remove excess fibrous roots - Repot.