How to prune tiger thorn plum

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1. Seedling stage

2. After adulthood

3. After flowering period

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Seedling stage: For the tiger thorn plum that has just been planted in the flower pot, it needs to be pruned when it grows to 10 centimeters, and it needs to be pinched in time. When the seedlings gradually grow, they can be planted after 4-5 branches have grown. Shorten long branches. After adulthood: Cut off the leggy branches, diseased branches, and thin branches that appear on the plants, and also reshape them. After the flowering period: After the flowering period, cut the long branches short, leaving 2 branches on each branch.

1. Seedling stage

1. Seedling stage

For seedlings that have just been planted in flower pots, you need to start pruning when they grow to about 10 cm in height. Pick the top in time and cut off the top part. Promote the growth of side branches next to it. When these side branches grow to a certain height, the top branches above the side branches can be cut off to promote the fullness and lushness of the entire plant. When the seedlings gradually grow and grow 4-5 branches, the branches that are too long can be shortened.

2. Adulthood

For the mature tiger thorn plum, the main thing is to deal with the branches, and cut off the leggy branches, diseased branches, and thin branches that appear on the plant. Such pruning will help promote the growth of branches and can also accumulate Provide nutrients to promote flowering. In addition to pruning the branches, they also need to be reshaped to maintain good appearance. Cut branches can be used to grow new plants.

3. After the flowering period

It is also critical to prune after the flowering period. To increase the number of blooms, cut the long branches short after the flowering period, leaving 2 branches on each branch.