How to prune gardenias to grow more flowers

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1. Prune long branches

2. Prune dense branches

3. Cut off weak flower buds


Gardenia grows vigorously from May to July, and the growth rate is very fast at this time. It is necessary to cut off the long branches. Cut off a section of the top part of the plant, and also cut off a part of the overly long branches. The leaves need to be shortened to promote growth. New branches sprout. Branch buds are highly germinating, and some of the branches that are too dense should be removed to reduce excessive consumption of nutrients. There will be many bad flower buds growing during growth, and you need to cut off the poorly developed flower buds so that the number of flowers will increase.


How to prune gardenias to grow more flowers
1. Prune long branches

1. Prune long branches

From May to July every year, gardenia grows most vigorously. At this time, the growth rate is very fast, and many branches begin to grow messily. You can prune. You need to cut off a section of the top part of the plant, and also cut off part of the branches that are too long. The leaves need to be cut short. This can reduce the consumption of nutrients, promote the germination of new branches, and also accumulate nutrients, which will cause flowering. The number increases.

Gardenia

2. Prune dense branches

Its branches and buds grow very fast and have strong germination. As long as the growth environment is suitable, a large number of leaves will grow in a period of time, which will consume a lot of nutrients and reduce the number of flowers. Flowers will also grow poorly, so you need to pay attention to pruning, remove some of the overly dense branches and buds, reduce excessive consumption of nutrients, and ensure that there are 2-3 branches on them.

Gardenia

3. Cut off weak flower buds

When the flower buds are growing, many bad flower buds will grow out. You need to cut off the poorly developed flower buds to ensure that 2-3 strong flower buds remain on the branches. This will make the remaining healthy flower buds grow better, encourage new flower buds to grow, and increase the number of flowers.

Gardenia

2. Prune dense branches

3. Cut off weak flower buds














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