The spines on dragon fruit branches are mixed buds that can sprout into branch buds and flower buds. Branches can be divided into fruiting branches and vegetative branches. Generally speaking, it is necessary to select branches that are strong, full, and drooping, and of suitable length as fruit branches. The newly sprouted retained branches of the current year can be cultivated as vegetative branches and can also be used as fruit branches next year. The reserved branches that sprout in the current year can be cultivated into vegetative branches, and they can also be used as fruiting branches in the second year. After the flower buds sprouting from the fruiting branches are thinned out, they can be converted into vegetative branches, and after the flower buds are reserved on the vegetative branches, they can be converted into fruiting branches.

It is usually carried out in March-April of the coming year. Pruning mainly removes diseased branches, aging branches with a lot of fruit, backlit branches and useless new branches. After trimming, it’s time to perform regular pruning. Basically, prune the first batch of new buds that grow after pitaya is transplanted or transplanted. All the heads should be cut off after reaching the top. Be sure to pay attention to the front and back of the branches. There is a gap between the two buds. In a sunken place, if the bulge next to the bud point is facing up, it means the direction is correct; if it is facing down, it means it is held upside down. Before cutting, we want to use a knife ring to peel off about two centimeters of the fleshy part, which will expose the woody part inside.

Insufficient light on the inner branches is not conducive to vegetative and reproductive growth. Through shaping and pruning, branches can be retained reasonably, crown shape can be controlled, light conditions can be improved, photosynthetic leaf area coefficient of branches can be increased, and strong fruit-bearing mother branches can be formed, laying a good foundation for high yields. Promote the formation of fruiting branches as soon as possible. In March every year, the flower buds are ready to enter the differentiation period. In order to prevent the old branches from becoming leggy, all the young buds should be removed to allow nutrients to accumulate and be stored in the mesophyll of the old branches. The main mesophyll will thicken rapidly in a short period of time and become darker in color. Conducive to flowering.

Only keep 2 to 3 strong growing side branches on the main trunk, and cut off the remaining side branches from the base. Do not damage the main branches. No matter how good the growth is, do not exceed 3 branches. Secondly, cut off all side branches. Branches and branches consume nutrients and have no fruiting ability.