Why do we need to prune in the coldest month?

In the coldest month, many plants should go dormant. The nutrients will return to the roots, so pruning the branches will not cause damage and is relatively easy. Good recovery.

In this season, the light is weak and the temperature is low. Pruning can ensure the necessary lighting and nutrients for the main pole, so that the plants can survive the winter better.

Three levels of pruning methods

Light pruning: the least amount of pruning, only the tops of branches, residual flowers or a few leaves need to be cut off.

Medium pruning: Prune not too much or too little, usually 1/3 or 1/2 of the branches.

Heavy pruning: The pruning is relatively harsh, almost all the leaves are removed, leaving only the main stem.

Lightly cut flowers 1. Flowering potted plants just bought

The small potted plants bought at the end of the year, such as cyclamen, small chrysanthemums, longevity flowers, etc., the flowers have failed to bloom lightly. Just cut off the remaining flowers. If the temperature is right (15-25 degrees) and the nutrients are sufficient, they may bloom again in spring.

Pruning method:

It’s very simple, just cut off the remaining flowers and the flower stems. Do not water before and after pruning, otherwise the wound will be easily infected. After cutting, let it sit in the sun, 1- Water again after 2 days of healing. After 5-7 days, you can water nutrient solution or flowers.

2. Jasmine

Jasmine is more afraid of the cold, but it is still alive now, which means your home is not too cold or has heating. You can cut it slightly to avoid consuming too much nutrients. When the heating stops at the beginning of spring, it is easy to get frostbite when encountering late spring cold, and the flowers will not bloom in time in spring and summer.

Pruning method:

If jasmine is still growing new branches, choose slender ones and cut them shorter, leaving about 2 pairs of leaves. Don’t let them grow too long. It consumes a lot of nutrients.

3. Crab-claw orchid

Crab-claw orchid is still blooming in winter. It also needs to be lightly pruned. If you prun it in time, it will not only encourage flowers, but also may bloom again.

Pruning method:

Pinch off the top 1-2 leaves of the crab claw plant that has not yet bloomed or has just finished blooming, especially the top leaves that are thinner and smaller. Yes, pinch them off quickly, then spray potassium dihydrogen phosphate, or water the flowers with Duoduo No. 2, and the flower buds will appear again soon.

4. Gardenia

Huahua said before that you should not cut gardenia in autumn and winter, because it is already brewing buds for the second year. If you cut it, there will be no flowers next year. However, this winter is relatively warm. Gardenias that are still growing in the heating room still need to be lightly pruned if their branches grow too long.

Pruning method:

This is limited to gardenias with leggy or too long branches in winter. It is recommended to cut the branches shorter. Only some branches that are too long should be cut short. Not all branches should be cut. Short.

5. Asparagus bamboo

Asparagus bamboo is also a little afraid of the cold. It is usually kept indoors in winter. If it turns yellow or a certain branch grows too long, you can also lighten it. degree pruning.

Pruning method:

Put off the problematic yellow leaves. If a certain branch suddenly grows wildly, you can also cut it short. However, many flower lovers don't care and leave it to continue to grow wildly. This depends on personal preference. If you want it to maintain a chunky shape, just cut it.

6. Geraniums

This winter, many places are quite warm, with temperatures above 10 degrees. Geraniums may still bloom. Don’t forget to prune them after they bloom. After all, the temperature is still there. There is a possibility of falling, so be careful of frostbite if you cut it late.

Pruning method:

If the geranium has finished blooming, cut it off together with the flower arrows. In addition, if the geranium grows too long due to lack of light, the slender branches should also be cut off or Cut it off, otherwise it will be prone to frostbite in spring.

7. Large indoor green plants

The money tree, happiness tree, duck foot tree, fiddle leaf fig, rubber tree, peace tree... Such large green plants are usually placed If they are kept indoors and have been a little messy recently, they can be pruned a little to give them a new look in the New Year.

Pruning method:

Slightly prune individual protruding branches, as well as branches that are too dense and messy. The old leaves at the bottom can be cut off first; if you don’t want them to continue to grow If it is too high, you can also cut off the top tips and trim mainly for plastic surgery.

Moderately pruned flowers 1. Grass seedlings to be topping

For grass seedlings introduced in autumn and winter, such as marguerite, petunia, and geranium seedlings, the home temperature should be at 15 If the temperature is above 100 degrees, you can top it so that it can bloom into flower balls in spring.

Pruning method:

When the seedlings grow to a height of more than 8 cm, you can pinch off 2 and leave 4, that is, pinch off about 1/3 of the top, and then perform normal maintenance after pinching, and wait for new growth. When the branches and leaves grow to about 5 cm, continue topping, usually 2-3 times, and they will bloom into flower balls in March or April.

2. Pothos

Pothos has a lot of problems in winter because it is more afraid of the cold. It is better if your home has a stable heating supply. If it is lower than 10 degrees, there will always be yellow leaves. , the phenomenon of frostbite.

Pruning method:

When growing pothos in winter, you need to cut off the yellow leaves in time. The yellow leaves of climbing pothos will fall off as soon as you pick them. Potted pothos is relatively dense, so you still need to prune it manually. of. There are also pothos that are frostbitten and must be pruned in time, otherwise they will easily become rotten and infected and make a mess.

3. Tiger orchid/money tree:

Succulent plants such as tiger orchid and money tree are easily damaged by freezing in the coldest winter. If the leaves droop and bend, After it comes down, move it to a warm place and let it rest for a while. If it doesn't rest well the next day, cut it off.

Pruning method:

Just cut from the bent position. Once the branches and leaves of tiger orchid and money tree droop, there is basically no possibility of recovery if they are not slowed down, so they can only be cut off. . Leave only the healthy parts and do not water them after pruning.

4. Osmanthus

Osmanthus is also suitable for pruning in winter. Pruning should not be too heavy, moderate pruning is enough to ensure the growth trend of the osmanthus and cultivate a good tree shape.

Pruning method:

Osmanthus pays attention to "three forks and nine tops", which means that one main pole leaves three branches in different directions, and each branch continues to diverge into three branches... In this way The analogy is the perfect tree-shaped osmanthus. In fact, the central idea is to remove messy branches and ensure that each branch has space and nutrients to grow.

5. Fruit trees

If you have fruit trees at home, you can also prune them in winter, such as pomegranates, persimmons, plums, peaches, apricot trees, etc. Now hurry up and prune them to avoid delaying their flowering. As a result, more fruit can be produced.

Pruning methods

Pruning fruit trees is aimed at increasing fruit yield. The tips of individual branches can be cut off to stimulate the divergence of more branches. If there are too many twigs on a certain branch, thin them out appropriately and prune cross branches and thin branches.

Heavily pruned flowers 1. Roses

At the coldest time of winter, roses just need to be pruned. As mentioned before, the south is warmer and roses are still growing and blooming. Prune lightly after flowering; if the temperature is below 5 degrees and the rose enters the dormant period, it should be pruned again.

Pruning method:

For roses planted on the ground, cut off all the withered branches, leaving the main stems of vines, and the thick main stems of 20-50 cm for shrubs (upright). That’s it. For indoor small and medium-sized potted plants, cut off thin and weak branches, leaving the main stem and thick branches.

2. Clematis

Clematis is almost dormant at this time. If you are not sure, you can find that its leaves start to turn yellow when the temperature is below 8 degrees, which is actually a sign of dormancy.

Pruning method:

Since the branches of clematis are withered, you can prune again, remove all the twigs and yellow leaves, leaving only the main stem, leaving 3-7 The length of the node is enough. If you don't want to leave it, you can leave it longer. Wrap it with a flower stand and don't show your teeth.

3. Peony

Peony will lose its leaves and go dormant in winter. Even if the leaves do not fall, they are also very "vicissitudes". Cut off the dead branches and leaves with a knife, and the new buds will disappear in the next spring and grow longer. good.

The dead branches of peonies can be cut off at the ground level, leaving only 5-8 cm. The cut branches and leaves should be thrown away promptly. Do not leave them in place to rot and breed bacteria. The new buds of peonies are still in the soil and will sprout out in spring, so you don’t have to worry about pruning them too hard.

4. Sunflowers

The most popular double-petaled sunflowers, which cannot collect seeds without stamens, are mostly ratoon varieties. They can generally survive the winter if the temperature is not lower than zero, but they will not die. Prune them carefully to avoid consuming too much nutrients and causing weak growth the next year.

Pruning method:

It is very simple, just shave the head of the sunflower and cut it to 3-5 cm above the ground. Do not water before and after pruning, especially if it is cold at home. , put it indoors in a sunny place, it is safer to raise it in the dry.

5. Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea grows very well in spring, summer and autumn. People are reluctant to cut it and are afraid of not cutting it well. In fact, it can be pruned in winter. Bougainvillea is afraid of cold, and its leaves have almost fallen off in winter. It is clear which branches are thin and dry.

Pruning method:

First, cut off the long branches of the bougainvillea. The green branches can be cut more harshly, leaving 5-8 cm. The main branches are mainly shaped and cut into a rough tree shape or lollipop shape. There is no need to water after cutting. Water after a few days when the cut is dry.

Note: Bougainvillea likes warmth, and the temperature should be kept above 8 degrees after pruning, so that it will continue to grow. If the temperature is too low, the wind blows, etc., the growth may stagnate. Scrape the bark and the green color will appear. It means it is still alive, and the ground planting can be bagged and covered with film to keep warm.

6. Chrysanthemums

Winter is an important period for the growth of chrysanthemums. If you just bought them from the flower market, you only need to wait for them to bloom and trim the remaining flowers, and then prune them lightly. The main thing I’m talking about here is the large clusters of chrysanthemums planted outdoors.

Pruning method:

There are two situations. One is the chrysanthemum with new buds sprouting from the roots. It is recommended to cut the old branches that have finished blooming to the ground, leaving only the new buds. Second, if there are no new shoots at the roots, you should also cut off the old branches. Just cut them off in the middle and leave a part.

7. Blue Snowflakes

Blue Snowflakes are not afraid of heat, but are slightly afraid of cold. They enter the house very early in the north. In fact, they can survive the winter above freezing, and the coldest month is January. If you prune it well, it will be more explosive next year.

Pruning method:

Lanxue pruning, almost to 8-15 cm above the ground, is suitable for operations in northern Hunan. To the south of southern Hunan, where the winter is relatively warm and there is no yellowing of leaves, moderate or light pruning can be done.

Flowers that are best not to be pruned

In addition to the above flowers that require pruning to varying degrees, there are also some flowers that should not be pruned now, such as hydrangea, Milanese, pansy, and pansy. , plant bulbous flowers, succulents, etc.