pruning time pruning tools pruning skills The pruning maintenance rhododendron, also known as azalea, is one of the traditional ornamental flowers in my country. It has beautiful colors and beautiful flower shapes. It is deeply loved by the majority of flower lovers. In the process of maintaining rhododendron, pruning is an indispensable part. Reasonable pruning can not only maintain the beautiful shape of rhododendron, but also promote its growth and improve its ornamental value. This article will introduce you in detail the pruning techniques of rhododendron bonsai. Pruning time The pruning time of rhododendrons is mainly divided into the following stages: 1. Spring pruning: Pruning the rhododendrons before germination in spring is beneficial to the growth and flowering of new buds.
2. Summer pruning: In the hot summer season, azaleas grow vigorously, so you can prune them appropriately to remove sick and weak branches and excessively dense branches to maintain ventilation and light transmission.
3. Autumn pruning: Autumn is the golden season for azalea growth. Pruning at this time can promote flower bud differentiation and improve flowering quality.
4. Winter pruning: In winter, rhododendrons enter the dormant period, so they can be pruned appropriately to remove dead branches and sick branches to keep the tree shape beautiful. When pruning tools prune rhododendron bonsai, sharp and clean scissors or gardening scissors should be used. The blades of the scissors should be kept sharp to avoid damaging the plants. pruning skills 1. pruning principles: When pruning, the principles of "thinning, cutting, retaining, and replenishing" should be followed, that is, pruning too dense branches, cutting off sick and weak branches, retaining healthy branches, and replenishing growth space.
2. Pruning method: (1) Cutting: Cut off excessively dense branches, crossed branches, inward branches, etc. to keep the tree shape beautiful.
(2) Cut off sick and weak branches: Cut off sick and weak branches, dead branches, pest branches, etc. to prevent the spread of pests and diseases.
(3) Keep healthy branches: Keep branches with vigorous growth and full flower buds to ensure flowering quality.
(4) Supplementing growth space: For bonsai with insufficient growth space, appropriate pruning can be done to increase growth space.
3. pruning skills: (1) pruning angle: The pruning angle should be consistent with the main branch to avoid affecting the tree shape.
(2) Pruning length: The pruning length should be adjusted according to the tree shape and growth needs, and generally 1/3 to 1/2 of the branch length should be retained.
(3) Mowing timing: Mowing timing should be adjusted according to the growth cycle and pruning purpose of the rhododendron. After pruning, the following maintenance measures should be carried out in a timely manner: 1. Fertilization: After pruning, an appropriate amount of compound fertilizers can be applied to promote the growth of new buds.
2. Watering: Keep the soil moist and avoid drought.
3. Ventilation: Maintain a good ventilated environment to prevent pests and diseases.
4. Light: Properly increasing light will be conducive to plant growth.
The pruning of rhododendron bonsai is a key link to improve the ornamental value. Mastering the correct pruning techniques can make your rhododendron bonsai look new. I hope this article can help you and wish you success in maintaining it!