Flower Potting Pruning Techniques
Today's topic is about the knowledge of potting techniques, focusing on the pruning technique of flower potting. Let's take a look together.
In the process of cultivating and managing flower potting, timely and moderate pruning of leaves is beneficial for enhancing the ornamental value of the flower potting, prolonging the viewing time, promoting branching, leaf growth, and flowering. Different types of flowering trees have different timing, amount, and purpose of pruning leaves. The pruning techniques before and after pruning are not the same. Therefore, pruning techniques should be used correctly.
Jasmine plants, after surviving the winter indoors, should be moved to a sunny location for about 15 days. During this period, combine potting and changing soil, remove all old leaves, and prune the branches. Remove the weak branches in dense areas and cut all branches short. This promotes branching and leaf growth and has a good effect on the overall growth and development of the plant.
Milan plants grow strongly with abundant branches and leaves. They continuously produce new branches, leaves, and flowers, while also forming dark green and dull old leaves. Timely removal of these old leaves keeps the entire plant's leaves fresh and glossy, preventing a mixed leaf color; it also helps with ventilation and light penetration, reducing the growth of diseases and pests; and it reduces nutrient consumption, which is beneficial for the growth and development of new branches, leaves, and flower buds.
Chinese wolfberry has a strong vitality, and its tender leaves and red fruits have good ornamental value, making it a good material for potting. For pot-grown Chinese wolfberry, do not allow it to bloom and bear fruit before autumn. Apply a fast-acting fertilizer once around the beginning of autumn, and after a week, remove 80-90% of the leaves. At the same time, prune the branches according to the shaping needs. After 7-10 days, new leaves and flower buds appear together. When the new leaves unfold, apply a cake fertilizer solution once a week to make the flowers and leaves flourish, and in the autumn, the branches will be full of red fruits.
For tree stump potting, species such as Elm, catalpa, pomegranate, crape myrtle, Chinese false Jessamine, and small-leaf privet should take pruning measures around the beginning of September or before exhibitions. Apply a fast-acting fertilizer about 10 days before pruning to accumulate nutrients for the germination of new leaves. Use scissors to cut off the leaves, leaving the petioles. After 10-20 days, new leaves germinate. Not only are the new leaves beautiful and full of vitality, but they also make the leaves smaller, enhancing the beauty of the branch shapes.
Red maple leaves are bright red and eye-catching, but the old leaves may become dull or turn green. Pruning the leaves twice in June and September can maintain the bright red color of the leaves throughout the year, enhancing the ornamental effect.
When applying pruning techniques, do not abuse them on untested species. After pruning, special care is required. After extensive pruning, as water metabolism slows down, soil moisture should be controlled, slightly on the drier side. Avoid rain during heavy or consecutive rainy days and suspend fertilizing. Resume normal care after the new leaves unfold. Flower potting with weak tree vigor should not be pruned, as it may accelerate weakening or even lead to death.
The above sharing is the complete introduction to the pruning techniques for flower potting, for everyone to learn and understand!