If you want to prune camellias, you must pay attention to the choice of time, preparation of tools, pruning techniques and post-pruning care. The best time to choose is after the camellia flowering period. Prepare sterilized special tools and sterilized water. Cut off the upper third of the branches. The incision should be small and flat. Apply nitrogen fertilizer once after cutting. How to prune potted camellias

1. Time

Before pruning camellias, we need to choose the appropriate time. According to the physiological habits of camellia, the most suitable time to prune camellia is after the flowering period. At this time, there are still many residual flowers and dead branches attached to the camellia. We need to promptly cut off these branches that waste nutrients and water to reduce the risk of the disease. burden on the plant.

2. Preparation

Before we officially start pruning, we need to make preparations. We need to prepare sharp special tools, such as scissors or knives, as well as 1000-2000 times diluted carbendazim solution or potassium permanganate solution. Use these solutions to thoroughly disinfect and sterilize the tools to prevent the infection of germs on the tools. To Camellia.

3. Pruning

If our potted camellia is an upright and hard camellia, you can start pruning from the upper third of the branch and cut off this part. Branches, and if it is a camellia with a soft crown, we can cut off the small crown and the bifurcation point of the main branch. Pay attention to the small and smooth cuts.

4. Maintenance

After cutting the branches, dead branches, miscellaneous leaves, etc. on the camellia, we can use carbendazim solution to treat the incision. Disinfect to prevent germs from infecting the plant, then move the plant to a well-ventilated place so that the plant's incision can shrink as quickly as possible to facilitate healing, and add an additional nitrogen fertilizer to promote the growth of branches and leaves.