Pruning method of desert rose 1, bud pruning
Reasonable pruning of desert roses is beneficial to plant growth. How to prune desert roses is the basic requirement in the video. At seedling stage, when the plant height is 10 cm, the top axillary buds should be cut off to promote the growth of branches, and when they grow to a predetermined height, the second bud wiping treatment should be carried out.
2, shortcut processing
Cutting desert roses is mainly to control plant height. After the branches grow, only 3-5 branches need to be left as the main branches, and the parts should be selected to have a certain three-dimensional effect. Other branches should be cut off, and the main branch should be cut short when it is 20 cm long to reduce the consumption of nutrients.
3. Pruning in growing season
Because the branches of desert roses have strong germination ability, dewatering is the main pruning method in peak season. All overlapping branches, dead branches and branches that affect the appearance should be cut off, starting from the base. In addition, some branches that grow too long or too thick should be appropriately cut short to ensure a balanced growth.
4. Prune after flowering
It is best to prune desert roses properly when their flowers wither, so as to promote the second flowering speed of plants. The main thing is to cut off the residual flowers and fallen leaves on the plant, but be careful not to cut off all the old branches on the plant, otherwise it will affect the flowering. After pruning, strengthen water and fertilizer management.