How to top gardenia flowers

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1. How to topping

2. Remaining pruning

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The time for topping gardenias should be at the seedling stage, and they can be topping when they grow to about 10-15cm. If they are not pruned in time, the effect will not be good when the plants grow taller. Prepare tools in advance, preferably sharp, and disinfect them before use to prevent wound infection. Retain about 15cm of the main trunk, cut off the part above 15cm, and remove the highest growth point to promote the growth of branches.

1. How to topping

1. How to topping

1. Time: The time for topping is chosen at the seedling stage. When the gardenia seedlings grow to about 10-15cm, they can be topping.

2. Tools: You can prepare suitable knives, preferably sharp ones. You can use a utility knife. Disinfect it before use to prevent wound infection.

3. Method: Reserve about 15cm The main trunk can be cut off from the part above 15cm. This can remove the highest growth point and promote the growth of branches.

2. Remaining pruning

1. Leggy branches: In addition to topping, you should also pay attention to the pruning of leggy branches. Generally, May to July is the period of vigorous growth. At this time, it The sprouting ability is very strong, which leads to the appearance of many leggy branches. The leggy branches can be shortened according to the growth situation, which can promote the growth of side branches and increase the subsequent flowering amount.

2. Withered yellow branches: Just started planting Sometimes it will not adapt to the growing environment, and yellow leaves may appear. For these yellow leaves, you do not need to wait for a specific time to prune them. You can cut them off as soon as you see them, and cut them off completely from the bottom base.