What to do if Begonia root burns due to fertilization and how to prune it

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1. What to do if the roots are burned?

2. How to prune

If you fertilize a crabapple and burn its roots, you should remove the pot as soon as possible, observe the condition of its root system, and cut off any rotten parts. The soil in the previous flowerpot needs to be replaced, and the location of the root system needs to be sterilized before planting. If there are yellow leaves on the plant, cut off the yellow leaves. Also, be careful when pruning and try not to damage healthy roots.

1. What to do if the roots are burned

If the roots are burned due to too much fertilizer or the concentration is too high during the maintenance of crabapples, it is best to replace the potting soil. When the root system of a plant is burned, it needs to be taken out of the pot as soon as possible. The plant must be taken out first. Then check the status of its root system. If there is any rot, you should cut off the rotten roots first. Pour out the old soil that was cultivated before and replace it with new soil. Finally, sterilize the plants and then cultivate them.

In addition, if yellow leaves appear due to root burning , you also need to cut off the yellowed leaves. If not cut off, the ornamental value will be reduced.

2. How to prune

1. When pruning crabapples in spring, you should cut off thin, dry and cross-growing branches on the plant, which will facilitate the growth of new shoots. If there are any poorly growing branches, they should be cut off from the base. In winter, plastic surgery can also be performed according to specific conditions.

2. In order to make it bloom better, it needs Prune before flowering and thin out the buds on the flowers. After flowering, the spent flowers should be cut off as soon as possible, and the flowering branches should also be shortened. Pruning after flowering can help it survive the winter and reduce the disinfection of nutrients.

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