The most suitable time for pruning Dracaena is spring, because this period is warmer, plants are in the growing season, and their growth ability is high.
After pruning, the mother plant is easier to recover, and the daughter plant is easier to take root and survive. It is not suitable for pruning in winter, because the growth is slow, and it is difficult for the progeny to survive during this time.
Method for prune branches and leave of Dracaena.
1, plastic trimming
Dracaena is a foliage plant. Pruning should be done frequently during the breeding period, so that the overall plant shape will look better and the ornamental value will be improved. When pruning, the upper part of it should be cut flat, and the longer leaves at the bottom should be cut off to make its leaves droop naturally and look more dignified and decent.
2. Pruning in growing season
During the growth period, the branches with relatively weak growth should be pruned, leaving thick branches, so that its nutrients can be more concentrated and will not be wasted on other branches.
3. Pruning at flowering stage
The flower buds of Dracaena Dracaena will consume a lot of nutrients, so it is suggested to cut off the flower buds directly. If you want to keep it for viewing, you should cut off the residual flowers in time to preserve nutrition and promote other flowers to bloom better.
4. Mature pruning
Dragon's blood tree needs to prune the branches that have not blossomed after flowering, and shorten the branches that have blossomed, so as to preserve nutrition, promote its better growth in the coming year and help it survive the winter smoothly.
Matters needing attention in pruning dragon blood tree
When pruning the dragon's blood tree, pay attention to using special tools to make the incision as smooth as possible, which is conducive to recovery. In addition, don't water in a hurry after pruning, especially the wound should not get wet, which is easy to be infected. It is best to replenish water after recovery.