How to prune gardenias in spring
Last Update ：2024.12.21
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The most important thing in spring for gardenias is topping them. Cut off 2-3 pairs of leaves at the top. Remove branches that are too long, too weak, and branches that affect the overall shape of the plant in a timely manner. Leave 2-3 flower buds on strong branches, leave 1 flower bud on weak branches, and remove the rest. When flowers bloom or fall, remove the remaining flowers promptly. Pay attention to spray a little chlorothalonil after pruning to prevent the invasion of germs.
1. Appropriate topping
1. Proper topping
The most important thing in spring is to do the topping. Cut off 2-3 pairs of leaves at the top. This can inhibit upward growth and make the plant more plump and lush. However, Don't remove too much, otherwise it will affect the growth of the plant.
2. Prune long branches
It is easy to have messy and over-long branches when growing, so they need to be pruned in time to remove over-long branches and weak branches to reduce nutrient consumption so that nutrients can be concentrated on the main branches. Branches that affect the overall shape of the plant should also be removed to maintain the beauty of the plant shape, which will help promote new branches in the later period and increase the number of flowers.
3. Cut off the flower buds
Leave 2-3 flower buds on the strong branches, leave 1 flower bud on the weak branches, and remove the rest to ensure flowering. quality, making the flowers large and showy.
4. Remove residual flowers
Its flowering period is from March to July. When the flowers bloom and fall, they need to be removed in time and cannot remain on the branches. Timely removal of dead flowers will not only avoid rotting on the branches, but also avoid excessive consumption of nutrients, which will help with later flowering.
5. Precautions
Do not prune excessively, just prune appropriately. Spray a little chlorothalonil after pruning to prevent the invasion of germs.
2. Prune leggy branches
3. Cut off flower buds
4. Remove residual flowers
5. Things to note
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