Nowadays, with the improvement of people's living standards, more and more people like to grow flowers. Whether young or old, raising some flowers and plants at home in their spare time can not only make the home environment more refreshing It is pleasant and can effectively improve the air quality in the home. While growing flowers, it not only exercises the body but also makes the mood happy. Therefore, growing flowers is beneficial to the physical and mental health of your family, and has gradually become a new fashion.

The leaves of the jade tree are thick and shiny. After blooming, the tree is covered with white snow, which is very beautiful. Therefore, many friends will keep a jade tree at home to watch it. There are also florists who cultivate Yushu as old pile bonsai for many years, which further increases the ornamental value of Yushu. So how can you prune the jade tree into a beautiful and beautiful old bonsai? Let’s find out below!

1. Pruning

The jade tree has strong germination ability and can be pruned frequently. The flowering period of Yushu is in spring and summer. After the flowers bloom, you need to perform a pruning. Cut off the dead flowers and bad branches, and remove the side buds growing at the base. The branches that have bloomed should be cut short and pruned to allow them to grow new ones. branches and leaves.

2. Topping

When pruning jade trees on a daily basis, the main purpose is to prune overlong branches, diseased branches, etc. Branches that grow too fast should be topping or cut short to allow nutrients to be absorbed. Reserve branches. In order to control the excessive growth of the jade tree, watering should usually be reduced to avoid losing control of the overall shape.

3. Root pruning

The root system of the old jade tree bonsai is relatively developed, so its roots need to be pruned. The residual roots and miscellaneous roots should be cut off, and the main root should be retained. Do not water immediately after pruning. Wait until the pruned roots have healed before watering to avoid root rot.

4. Shape shaping

A beautiful eucalyptus potted plant will have a good tree shape and a well-proportioned crown, which is to shape the eucalyptus crown into a round and plump one. During daily pruning, branches that are too long should be cut off, and branches that are too dense should also be thinned out to make the entire tree look more natural and harmonious.

5. Pinning

In addition to pruning, metal wires can also be used for tying jade trees. This style is generally used for old tree stumps. Wrap metal wire around the branches, and then bend the branches to let the jade tree branches grow according to your intention. After pruning and pruning, it gradually forms a perfect tree shape.

Note: The sap of the jade tree contains toxic substances. Care must be taken during pruning and maintenance to avoid the sap coming into contact with the skin to avoid causing discomfort.

Jade tree care

Jade tree likes light. When breeding it, it should be placed in an environment with sufficient light, especially during the flowering period, sufficient light should be ensured. The plump fleshy branches and leaves of the jade tree store a large amount of water, so it is very resistant to drought. It is not advisable to overwater at ordinary times. It should be dry and wet before watering. During the hot summer season, avoid exposure to the sun to avoid withering and falling of the leaves. During the growing season, apply mature organic fertilizer every 10 days or so. You can also add thin liquid fertilizers of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. The fertilizer should not be too thick, so apply thin fertilizer frequently. As long as the jade tree is well maintained and managed, the main trunk can grow very strong in one year. Flower buds will appear on Laozhuang's leaf tips in mid-to-late November, and the tree will be full of white flowers in the next spring, which is very beautiful.