Spring pruning method

Under normal circumstances, when the buds sprout in early spring, the buds need to be thinned to ensure that some nutrients are concentrated. When the remaining buds grow to about 7 cm, they need to be pruned again. Remove the buds and leave an appropriate number of strong buds according to the size and shape of the plant so that they can develop into branches and bloom.

Methods for pruning during the flowering period

After the first batch of flowering, moderate pruning is required, and the principles of pruning strong branches first, pruning short and weak branches first, and pruning high branches should be mastered. If the branches are short and have few leaf nodes, only the first single or compound leaf under the flower needs to be cut off. Long branches should be pruned as appropriate, but not more than 2/5 of the whole branch; the first batch of unflowered capping branches should be pruned as well. After pruning, the buds need to be thinned, usually leaving two buds on strong branches and one bud on weak branches. After pruning, water properly and wait until the new shoots develop branches and leaves before adding water and top dressing

When the second batch of flowers is about to bloom, it is a hot summer and most varieties are in a semi-dormant state. , it is not advisable to forcefully prune during this period. You can prune overlapping branch buds and clustered branches, and remove flower buds if necessary

Autumn pruning method

Autumn pruning, mainly the first step Use the branches that will grow after the batch of flowers are used as the basis, and cut from the lower 1/3.

1. For seedling pruning, some seedlings will bud when the edges are very short, but the flowers will not be formed. In order to To prevent them from consuming too much oxygen, the young buds should be removed together with the first leaves; when the new branches without buds grow to 7 to 8 leaves, they should be topping to promote new growth and strength

2. The second branch will continue to grow from the top, and the remaining side buds will be wiped off at any time. Do not prune forcefully in summer and autumn to avoid insufficient growth. Wait until winter and then prune vigorously to flourish in the next spring.

3. For gardenias that have been growing for two years, prune them usually after winter. Shape and prune when the temperature drops below 5°C. Pruning objects are dead branches, diseased branches, cross branches, thin branches, old main branches and native branches growing in late autumn

4. For normal and vigorous flowering gardenias and miniature gardenias The flowers should be lightly pruned, about 1/8 of the whole plant should be cut off. This type of gardenia should also have more branches, which will help the plant show the appearance of lush flowers and leaves

Gardenia Flowers like light, and the sunshine must be long. Sufficient light is very beneficial to the growth and flowering of gardenias, so gardenias should be placed where they can receive more than half a day of sunshine.

For seedling pruning, some seedlings appear when the edges are very short