Apple potted plants are generally pruned in sunny days, which is suitable for pruning in spring and autumn. It is hot and rainy in summer, and the wound is easy to rot, which is not conducive to the recovery of plants.

Prune the branches and leaves of potted apples

1. If our apple bonsai grows very tall, it is obviously not what we want to see, because it is a bonsai after all. If it is too high, there will be no styling. Generally, we'd better trim the top, mainly the top of the main stem, so as not to grow particularly tall.

2. During the growth of apple potted plants, the withered branches should be pruned, which is beneficial to the growth of other branches. If the dense branches are not pruned, the apples will be very small, so it is better to leave some thicker branches when pruning.

There will be moths hidden in the apple potted strips, which will be very harmful if they are not pruned. Therefore, it is necessary to trim the leaves of pests and diseases in time and ensure the overall symmetry after pruning. If it is asymmetrical, it will appear skewed. You'd better check whether it is symmetrical when trimming.

Apple potted pruning steps

1. Pruning time: The reason why apple trees grow vigorously in spring and summer and generally bear fruit in autumn is because it is best to prune after the leaves fall in winter and before the arrival of spring, which will not affect the germination of new buds and the development of flowers and fruits.

2. Tool preparation: The tool for pruning apple trees is sharp special scissors or a knife. Large potted plants need to be prepared with small saws and disinfected in advance. Generally, carbendazim or potassium permanganate and some clean plant ash are the main tools.

3. Pruning technology: In the process of apple pot growth, it is mainly to cut off long branches, cross branches, overlapping branches, cross branches, messy branches and other branches. If there are diseased or dead branches, of course, they should be trimmed in time, and attention should be paid to keeping the incision smooth and tidy, which will help to heal.

4. Maintenance after pruning: potted apple trees need to be disinfected once after pruning. You can apply disinfectant to the wound. After drying, you can apply plant ash to help dry the water. After that, be careful not to splash water on the wound.

Matters needing attention in apple pot pruning

Potted apple trees should use well-ventilated soil and flowerpots, and the flowerpots should be as big as possible, because its roots are developed and grow fast, pruning is also essential, and branches are also developed. In order to achieve higher appreciation, it is necessary to prune and cut off branches that are too dense and too long to control their growth height.