How to prune the leaves of Yushu and what to pay attention to

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1. How to prune leaves

2. What to pay attention to

The jade tree will go dormant in winter. At this time, it is mainly short cut. The branches should be kept 10-25 cm in length, and the rest should be short cut. They also need to be short cut after flowering. In winter, the temperature is low and the growth rate is very slow. In addition to short cuts, proper thinning is also required. First, remove dry branches, diseased branches, and then thin out dense branches and leaves. It is also necessary to prune appropriately according to the shape, cut off branches and leaves that affect the appearance, and maintain the natural shape.

1. How to prune leaves

1. Short cutting: Yushu will be in the dormant stage in winter. At this time, the leaves are mainly short cut, and the branches are mainly cut short. It is said that 10-25 cm of length should be retained and the rest should be shortened. This can reduce nutrient consumption, promote later growth, and also take the opportunity to adjust the shape of the plant. In addition to short pruning during the dormant period, it also needs to be appropriately pruned after flowering to retain a few bud points on the branches.

2. Thinning and pruning branches: The temperature is lower in winter and the growth rate is lower. The speed is very slow, and the impact of pruning on the plant is small. At this stage, in addition to shortening the branches, appropriate thinning is also required. First cut off dry branches, diseased branches, and then thin out dense branches and leaves to achieve the effect of pruning.

3. Pruning and styling: Jade tree is an ornamental plant Plants have lush and beautiful leaves. If the branches and leaves grow too densely, the overall shape will not look good. Therefore, it is necessary to prune appropriately according to the shape, cut off the branches and leaves that affect the appearance, and maintain the natural shape to achieve the desired effect.

2. What to pay attention to

Pay attention to the tools used for pruning. Prepare sharp scissors in advance and wash and disinfect them before use. After pruning, the wound must not be exposed to water. You can apply fungicide to protect the incision.

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