How to prune poinsettia? Nowadays, many people like to grow some plants at home, among which poinsettia is more popular because it looks very festive, but poinsettia needs pruning during its growth. Let me share how to prune poinsettia.

How to prune Poinsettia 1 1, and when to prune it?

Poinsettia pruning needs to choose the right time. Generally speaking, poinsettia grows faster in spring and autumn, so it is best to prune poinsettia in spring and autumn, and pruning at this time can help the plants to grow faster. At the same time, observe the weather before pruning, and it is best to choose sunny pruning.

2. Pruning tools

You also need to choose the right tools when pruning poinsettia. Generally, plants can't be trimmed with tools with rusty edges, so as to avoid infection of the wound when they are trimmed, and tools with blunt edges can't be used to avoid pulling plants when they are trimmed, so it's best to trim plants with scissors with sharp edges.

3. Pruning method

When pruning poinsettia, the correct pruning method is also needed. Generally, when pruning a plant in spring, it is necessary to cut off the tender buds and leaves growing at the top of the plant to promote the plant to grow more side branches. In autumn, cut off the branches and leaves that are not growing well or grow too densely to help plants preserve nutrients.

4. Post maintenance

After pruning, it is necessary to provide plants with proper amount of water to keep the soil moist. At the same time, it is necessary to provide reasonable nutrients for plants, improve the growth rate of plants, and pay attention to the amount of fertilizer applied to plants. Generally speaking, fertilizer can be dissolved in clean water and provided to plants to make them grow better.

How to prune poinsettia 2? First, how to water poinsettia

1. First, in the poinsettia seedling stage, it can be watered in the evening, which is beneficial to growth. When it grows into a plant, it is best to water it in the morning and noon in winter, and the water temperature is similar to the temperature.

2. During the growth of poinsettia, due to the large water demand, it is necessary to check more and water it frequently. When the substrate is dry, water it properly. For example, when one third of the soil in the basin is dry, it can be watered. The amount of watering should not be too much, and the basin just has water flowing out.

3. Poinsettia should be watered properly, not too much. Generally, water is watered once every two days in spring. In summer, the foliage is lush, the plants grow faster and the water storage capacity is large. Water can be poured once a day to ensure sufficient moisture, and water is often sprinkled to increase humidity. Outdoor culture, in case of heavy rain, should be timely rain.

4. Poinsettia is sensitive to water quality, and it is best to choose rainwater, river water, pond water, well water and tap water. In the rainy season, you can use a basin to receive rain water, and don't let poinsettia get wet. Tap water contains a lot of chlorine, so it can be used in the sun.

Second, poinsettia watering precautions

1. Without watering for a long time, the soil in the basin is relatively dry and the plants wither. Don't water the flowerpot at this time. Put the flowerpot in a cool and humid place and pour a small amount of water. Gradually increase the watering amount according to the growth state.

2. Within a few days after fertilization, it must be thoroughly watered with clear water to dilute the concentration of fertilizer solution, which is not only beneficial to the absorption and utilization of fertilizer, but also can wash off the residual fertilizer solution of leaves, effectively avoiding the leaves from being cleaned and burned, and allowing plants to carry out photosynthesis normally.

3. When watering, water more in small pots and less in large ones. Small pots have less soil, less water content and are prone to water shortage, and adhere to the principle of watering a small amount for many times. It takes a long time for a big pot to dry after it is filled with water at one time, especially for a small pot.