The method of pruning Yushu bonsai is very simple. We first keep the main trunk and some side branches, and ruthlessly cut off the long branches, staggered branches and cross branches. Naturally, we also need to pay attention to the topping to give Yushu seedlings Topping can control the advantages of the top of the jade tree, which will help the jade tree seedlings to thicken quickly. In addition, after topping, it can promote the growth of side branches. If the bonsai is too straight, it will be boring, so the side branches can replace the main trunk.

The old jade tree piles that have been standing for many years have strong branches, beautiful tree shapes, green all year round, and have great ornamental value. Although it has strong germination power and can grow many branches and leaves in a year, if it is not pruned properly, the plant shape will grow messy and the nutrients will be consumed by the branches.

How to prune Yushu bonsai

1. Remove the bottom side buds in time

The Yushu has fleshy stems and leaves that grow very fast, but if you don’t pay attention to pruning at ordinary times, its The branches will grow wildly, which not only makes the plant lose its beauty, but also consumes a lot of nutrients and prevents the trunk from becoming strong for a long time.

During the growth of jade trees, small buds often sprout from the bottom of the main trunk. After such branches grow out, they will also consume nutrients and affect their appearance. You can give them timely treatment when they first grow. Erase it, and after such branches grow, there will be no branches.

2. Be willing to prune the middle side branches

Many eucalyptus trees raised by flower lovers have a trunk that has not grown thicker for several years. Many of them are because there are many branches growing in the middle of the trunk. The branches are usually reluctant to be pruned, causing the branches to grow longer and more, and the plant shape to become more and more messy, consuming a lot of nutrients and thus delaying the growth of the main trunk.

Therefore, in order for the jade tree to grow vigorously, in addition to ensuring sufficient fertilizer and water, these scattered branches, as long as they cannot serve as a foil, must be cut off regardless of their thickness to save nutrients for the growth of the main trunk.

3. Long and dense branches in the crown of the tree should be thinned out

The key to whether the jade tree is good for ornamental purposes is to see whether the crown is plump and well-proportioned, and try to make it as dense and dense as possible with clear layers. Like an old tree growing naturally.

The branches with longer crowns should be shortened to make them arc-shaped. As long as there are single high or long branches, they should be shortened in time. If the crown density is too high, you can use scissors to cut off the messy and thin branches inside to make the crown more transparent and make the entire crown fuller and more symmetrical.

Maintenance of Yushu bonsai after pruning

1. Soil selection

Yushu does not have high requirements for soil selection. It can also be maintained using ordinary garden soil, but If you want to speed up its growth, it is best to use sandy soil with good drainage and fertility.

2. Light requirements

Jade trees like light, so they need to be given sufficient light during daily maintenance. Observe its branches and leaves. If the color becomes lighter and leggy, it means insufficient light; sufficient light will reveal a red edge above the leaves.

3. Watering

Eucalyptus trees do not like water, so the amount of daily watering should be reduced. Generally, watering is done once a week during cultivation. If you are a friend from the south, you must not grow the jade tree directly, otherwise waterlogging will occur.

4. Temperature

The most suitable temperature for the growth of Yushu is 15~25℃, and its cold tolerance is not strong. Therefore, it is recommended that when planting in winter, the temperature should be kept above 7 degrees. to prevent frostbite.

5. Fertilization

When the jade tree is still in the growth period, slow-release fertilizer can be used to slowly replenish nutrients; while in the flowering period, that is, in spring, when spring comes, You can use potassium dihydrogen phosphate, dilute it 1000 times with water, and use it to water the flowers to promote the growth of flower buds!