How to prune the leaves of Yushu
As a star variety among succulent plants, Yushu is favored by gardening enthusiasts for its thick green leaves and unique shape. If Yushu wants to maintain a beautiful posture, scientific pruning is the key link. This article will provide you with a comprehensive analysis of the five core points of Yushu pruning, from styling pruning techniques to maintenance details. Three major techniques for Yushu pruning modeling, dormant period, short cutting skills Winter is the golden period for Yushu pruning, when the plant is in a dormant state. It is recommended to use the short cutting method of "retaining the base bud points": select the main branch with a diameter of more than 0.5 cm, and keep the length of 10-25cm. Cut flat, paying special attention to retaining 2-3 full bud points at the top. Post-flowering pruning can be shortened to 5-8cm, promoting the germination of lateral buds to form a plump crown. Tips for pruning branches: Follow the principle of "three cuts and three stays" when pruning: cut off withered yellow branches, crossed branches, and parallel branches, and keep the strong main branches; cut off inner branches, drooping branches, and pest branches, and keep the upward growing branches; Cut off thin and weak new branches and keep the old woody branches. Keep the branch spacing 3-5cm so that each leaf can get enough light. The styling and pruning aesthetics design the styling plan according to the basic shape of the plant: the upright style retains 3-5 main branches to create a tower-shaped structure, the cliff style cultivates the drooping branches to form a waterfall effect, and the jungle style creates a group aesthetic feeling through the combination of high and low. The amount of pruning each time does not exceed 30% of the total number of branches and leaves, and is gradually formed in 3-4 growth cycles. Tools for key details of Yushu pruning and maintenance disinfection specifications Prepare special pruning scissors and wound healing agents. Before use, wipe the blade with a 75% alcohol cotton sheet, and disinfect it again after pruning. It is recommended to apply thiophanate-methyl protective cream on large incisions, and small wounds can be naturally air-dried. Avoid bacterial infections caused by using rusty tools. Environmental control points Keep the ambient temperature at 15-25℃ and the humidity at 40%-60% within 7 days after pruning. Place it in a place with sufficient scattered light for maintenance, and suspend watering until the incision completely heals. After the new buds germinate, apply a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted 1000 times to promote wound tissue repair.
Through scientific pruning and fine maintenance, Yushu can not only maintain healthy growth, but also create unique artistic shapes. It is recommended to carry out systematic pruning every winter, conduct topdressing management during spring germination period, and properly control water in summer to prevent excessive growth. Mastering the key to "cutting in three points and cultivating in seven points" will surely allow your Yushu tree to show the most perfect posture.