Podocarpus with straight trunk can be stretched and bent, and branches can also be bent, and then stretched with tools such as wooden sticks and ropes, which can guide the branches of Podocarpus to grow in the stretching direction, which is more beautiful. Adult Podocarpus is not suitable for stretching, and the effect is not great, but the old leaves of the plant can be trimmed properly.

Modeling method of straight-dried Podocarpus

Podocarpus is a common ornamental plant in the family and an evergreen arbor plant with high ornamental value. In order to improve the ornamental value of trees, it is necessary to prune Podocarpus during its growth. In the seedling stage, the tree should be stretched and bent, and the trunk should be bent properly to make it inclined, which can make the tree more beautiful.

When shaping arhat pine, try to do it at the seedling stage of trees. Adult trees do not bend easily. Before stretching the Podocarpus, you can trim the branches and leaves of trees properly. First, disinfect the knife with alcohol, and cut off the old leaves of Luohansong. When pruning, leave as many leaves as possible at the bottom of the plant and trim the plant into a tower or cone.

Pruned trees need to be stretched, mainly the drooping branches at the bottom of Podocarpus. Tie the drooping branches of Podocarpus with string, adjust the stretching direction, and then fix the rope, which can guide the growth of Podocarpus branches in the stretching direction. Pay attention to when stretching Podocarpus, and try to choose young trees for stretching.

Pruned plants can be maintained in a warm and ventilated place, and windows are often opened to keep indoor air circulation, which is beneficial to the growth of Podocarpus. During the maintenance period, it is necessary to give Podocarpus enough water, fertilizer and light, and properly water and fertilize it. Pay attention to keep the soil dry in winter and stop fertilizing.