Cash cows are usually pruned in spring and summer. In the germination period of new leaves, cutting old leaves first can promote the growth of new leaves and increase the ornamental value. In the growing period, when long branches appear, they should be pruned reasonably according to the growth of trees.
Why prune the cash cow:
Cash cows grow faster and need pruning from time to time, otherwise they will always grow vertically, especially the newly cut seedlings, which will grow rough without pruning. The pruned branches can be used for cutting to avoid waste.
Method for prune branches and leave of cash cow
1, capped:
In order to make the cash cow grow more luxuriantly, it needs pruning at different stages of its growth. When the seedlings of cash cow grow, it is mainly to pick the top, first pinch off the new buds at the top to promote the growth of the lateral buds of the plant.
2. Dense branches:
When the cash cow enters the growth period, it is necessary to prune the branches that grow too densely on the plant, leaving only 3-5 short branches on the trunk, and cutting off all the branches that grow weakly and poorly.
3, plastic trimming:
The cash cow grows faster. If it is not pruned in time during the growth process, the shape of the plant will be messy, which will affect the appreciation. You can trim it according to your own preferences.
Matters needing attention in pruning cash cow
Generally, the pruning methods of cash cows in different growth stages are different, which are mainly divided into germination pruning, young tree pruning, growth pruning, dormancy pruning, pot changing pruning and other steps. It should be noted that when pruning, the cutter should be disinfected first to avoid infecting the plant, while when pruning, it is usually trimmed from top to bottom, and then all the redundant branches of the plant are cut off, so as to ensure the full concentration of nutrients.