Many flower lovers like to grow dwarf asparagus. This kind of asparagus is expected to be elegant and beautiful, with many branches, green leaves and short plant type, which is very suitable for potted plants. In the process of cultivation, in order to maintain its beautiful plant type, it should be trimmed properly. So how should dwarf asparagus be pruned? About its pruning methods and steps, let's learn about it with Bian Xiao.

How to prune dwarf asparagus

Compared with common asparagus varieties, dwarf asparagus has shorter plants and thicker stems. In the process of maintenance, timely pruning is very important, mainly in different growth stages of plants, in order to make the dwarf asparagus short and strong, and make it look more beautiful as a whole.

1, pruning at seedling stage

In the seedling stage of dwarf asparagus, we need to prune it properly. Generally speaking, the dwarf asparagus seedlings are pitted or topped to control their growth height, so as to achieve the purpose of dwarfing. In addition, it can also promote the germination of lateral branches, making them more branched and more lush.

2. Pruning in growing season

During the vigorous growth period of dwarf asparagus, attention should be paid to reasonable pruning, mainly to cut off those branches that are too dense or long. For example, some side branches are not growing well, so they should be cut short, and those dense branches that affect the appearance should be cut off in time, on the one hand, to enhance ventilation and light transmission, on the other hand, to improve the overall appearance.

3. Cut off the diseased branches

The growth of plants has a cycle, and the branches of plants grow, develop and metabolize, so there will be some withered old branches and some diseased branches. In order to maintain the ornamental value of the whole plant, we need to cut off those branches that affect the appearance and prune them regularly to keep it growing well and beautiful.

4. Modeling processing

Dwarf asparagus itself has an elegant and fresh temperament. In order to enhance its decorative effect, we should shape it appropriately. We can take advantage of the phototaxis of dwarf asparagus plants and put them in places with strong scattered light, and the branches will grow in the sunny direction. On this basis, proper pruning and modeling will make the branches grow in one direction, so a beautiful dwarf asparagus bonsai appears.

In order to cultivate beautiful dwarf asparagus bonsai, besides proper pruning, attention should also be paid to proper supplementary fertilization, keeping the climate moist and when to carry out light management. As long as you are patient, I believe you will also harvest beautiful dwarf asparagus bonsai.