Can all the leaves on the branches of the Fortune Tree be cut off?

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1. Can it be completely cut?

2. Post-cut maintenance

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All the branches and leaves of the money tree can be cut off, which is also commonly known as head shaving. Head shaving is generally performed in spring, when growth is relatively strong and recovery can occur quickly. After shaving, place it in a cool and ventilated place to prevent sunlight from adversely affecting the growth of new shoots. At the same time, watering should be reduced to prevent the pot soil from getting too damp or water from flooding the roots. As new shoots grow, you can apply an appropriate amount of fertilizer, and as the branches grow, the amount of fertilizer should also increase.

1. Can it be completely cut?

1. Can it be completely pruned?

All the branches and leaves of the money tree can be pruned, but only in spring. At this time, its growth is relatively vigorous, and it can also absorb fertilizers from the soil and will not die due to nutrient loss. But in winter, it will enter a dormant period, and it is not advisable to prune at this time, otherwise it will be troublesome to recover the next year.

2. Post-cut maintenance

< p>1. Light: All pruned money trees should not receive light. Its demand for light is not high. Without leaves, it cannot photosynthesize, so it does not need much light. Place it in a cool and ventilated place to avoid sunlight affecting the growth of new shoots.

2. Watering: It is not appropriate to water after pruning. excessive. Since all the branches and leaves are cut off, the roots have little need for water. If you water too much, it can easily cause the pot soil to become too damp, or even cause water accumulation. This is not good for its growth, as long as the soil is not too dry.

3. Fertilization: To promote the growth of new shoots, more fertilizer should be applied. However, it is not advisable to fertilize during the slow seedling period just after pruning. Once the new shoots have grown, you can fertilize appropriately. As the branches are pulled out and the leaves grow, the amount of fertilizer should also be increased appropriately.

2. Post-cut maintenance

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