Pruning method and matters needing attention of Dracaena dracunculata
Dracaena is a tropical tree species with beautiful appearance and high ornamental value. In spring, plants need to be pruned properly, mainly by cutting off the overgrown branches, heavy branches and dense branches at the top of plants. Pruning can enhance the appreciation of plants, expand the growth space of branches, and be beneficial to the growth of new branches.
Dracaena is resistant to pruning. In the growing period, plants grow faster and better, and need pruning. When pruning, we should remove the weak and leave the strong, and cut off the weak branches, residual branches and dead branches of the plants. After cutting off weak branches, it can preserve nutrients for plants, which is beneficial to the growth of plant branches and leaves and can also promote plants to grow more new branches.
Dragon's blood tree generally blooms around February, with small flowers and white and green colors, which are more beautiful. After the flowers wither, it is necessary to prune the plants, mainly to cut off the residual flowers, dead flowers and old leaves of the plants to avoid excessive consumption of nutrients by these branches and leaves. Water should be controlled after pruning, and plants can be maintained in warm and ventilated places.
It should be noted that the dragon's blood tree can be disinfected with alcohol when pruning, and can be pruned after drying. After the plants are pruned, a proper amount of plant ash or carbendazim solution can be applied to the wounds of plants, which can prevent the wounds from being infected with bacteria and is beneficial to wound healing. During the curing period, water should be controlled to avoid excessive water and damage to plant roots.