Understand the growth habits of Iron Begonia, pruning time, pruning tool pruning principles, specific pruning steps, maintenance after pruning Iron Begonia, also known as cactus and crab claw orchid, is a potted plant with great ornamental value. Its unique shape and bright flowers are deeply loved by flower friends. If you want to raise a pot of Iron Begonia, pruning is the key link. This article will introduce in detail the potted pruning skills of Iron Begonia to help you create a healthy and beautiful bonsai. To understand the growth habits of Iron Begonia Before starting pruning, we must first understand the growth habits of Iron Begonia. Iron Begonia likes an environment with sufficient light and good ventilation, and is drought-tolerant and afraid of waterlogging. During pruning, attention should be paid to avoiding too much moisture and a cool environment to avoid affecting its growth. The best pruning time for Iron Begonia is spring and autumn. In these two seasons, the temperature is suitable, the plant grows vigorously, and the recovery speed after pruning is fast. In winter and summer, the temperature is low or higher, and the recovery speed after pruning is slow. Therefore, it is not advisable to prune during this time period. When trimming iron crabapple with pruning tools, sharp, disinfected scissors or gardening scissors should be used to avoid using blunt scissors to avoid causing excessive plant wounds and affecting recovery. Pruning principles 1. Remove sick and weak branches: Remove dead, sick and cross-growing branches in time to maintain ventilation and light transmission of the plant.
2. Moderate stubble retention: When pruning, the stubble length should not be too long to avoid affecting the normal growth of the plant. The general stubble length is 1-2 cm.
3. Maintain the shape: Trim it to the ideal shape, such as round, square, etc. according to personal preference. Specific pruning steps 1. Observe the overall shape of the plant and determine the pruning direction.
2. Start pruning from sick and weak branches and cross branches, and gradually transition to healthy branches.
3. When pruning, pay attention to the angle between the scissors and the branches to avoid damaging the plants.
4. After pruning, check the plants to ensure that the pruning is even and there are no omissions. Maintenance after pruning 1. After pruning, clean the pruned branches and leaves in time to keep the environment around the plant clean.
2. Keep the soil moist but avoid standing water.
3. Strengthen the light and keep the plants well ventilated.
4. Observe the growth of the plant and conduct secondary pruning at a timely time.
Planting the potted plant of Tie Begonia is a meticulous and cumbersome task, but as long as you master the right skills, you can make your Tie Begonia bonsai full of vitality. I hope this article can provide you with useful reference and wish you a beautiful and healthy Tie Begonia Bonsai!