Hibiscus 1 How to prune and when to prune?
The best pruning time of hibiscus is February-March in spring and August-September in autumn, because spring is the budding stage of hibiscus branches, and pruning at this time can make plants sprout more lateral branches, while pruning in autumn can save nutrients and make them safely overwinter.
2, spring pruning
Pruning hibiscus trees in spring requires cutting off the messy branches and shaping them to make the crown of hibiscus trees fuller and improve the ornamental value of plants, and cutting off the pests and weak branches of hibiscus trees to prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases, and at the same time promoting the hibiscus trees to grow strong new branches.
3, autumn pruning
When pruning hibiscus trees in autumn, it is necessary to prune the branches and leaves that grow too densely to improve the light transmittance in the crown and make them receive enough light. Moreover, it is necessary to cut off branches that grow too long to reduce water evaporation and make hibiscus trees safer for winter.
4. Maintenance methods
When maintaining hibiscus tree, carbendazim should be sprayed on its fracture after pruning to avoid the fracture of hibiscus tree from being infected by diseases and rotting, and diluted liquid fertilizer should be applied every other month during the growth of hibiscus tree to provide nutrients needed for flowering.