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 plant recovery.

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 of the main stem, mainly the top of the main stem, so as not to grow particularly tall. 2. During the growth of potted apples, pruning dead branches is beneficial to the growth of other branches. If you don't prune the dense branches, the apples will be very small. Generally, it is better to leave some thicker branches when pruning. 3. There will still 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 pest leaves in time. In addition, the overall symmetry should be ensured after pruning. If it is asymmetrical, it will appear skewed. It is best to see if it is symmetrical when trimming.

Apple potted pruning steps

1. Pruning time: Apple trees grow vigorously in spring and summer, but generally bear fruit in autumn. Pruning is best done after defoliation 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. For larger potted plants, a small saw should be prepared in advance and disinfected, usually carbendazim or potassium permanganate and some clean plant ash. 3. Pruning technology: During the growth of apple potted plants, branches such as flourishing branches, cross branches, overlapping branches, horizontal branches and disorderly branches are mainly pruned. If there are diseased or dead branches, of course, they should be pruned in time. Note that the incision is smooth and tidy, which is helpful for healing. 4. Maintenance after pruning: Apple trees need to be disinfected once after pruning and potted. You can apply disinfectant to the wound. After drying, you can apply plant ash to help dry the water. Be careful not to splash water on the wound after watering.

Matters needing attention in apple pot pruning

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