Desert rose pruning precautions

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1. Pruning Tools

2. Trim the incision

3. Trimming position

4. Pruning and maintenance

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The tools used when pruning should be clean and disinfected before use, otherwise bacteria will infect the plants from the incision. Pruning should be done in one go, as back and forth wear will be more harmful to the plant, and the cuts should be as smooth as possible. The pruning position should be chosen well. It should be pruned at a position above 1cm from the node. Do not touch water after pruning. It is best to apply some wound healing agent.

1. Pruning Tools

1. Pruning tools

When pruning desert roses, the most important thing to pay attention to is the cleanliness of the tools. They must be disinfected before starting to prune to prevent the bacteria on them from infecting healthy plants. . Moreover, the knife must be sharp enough, otherwise it will cause greater harm to the plants.

2. Pruning cuts

When pruning it, it is best to cut it with one knife. The more wear and tear is caused to the plant, the harder it will be to recover. The cuts of pruned branches should be as smooth as possible, and the sap flowing out of the cuts should not come into contact with the skin.

3. Pruning position

Choose a suitable position for pruning. Do not affect the growth of the main branches due to pruning. The pruning position should be more than 1cm away from the node. After pruning it, it is best to apply some wound healing agent on the incision. If a lot of juice flows out, the growth of the plant will be affected.

4. Pruning and Maintenance

After pruning it, you need to take good care of it. Do not let the pruning incision come into contact with water, let alone let it be exposed to rain, otherwise it will easily become infected. It will recover in about a week.

2. Trim the incision

3. Trimming position

4. Pruning and maintenance

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