How to make the duck palm tree branch more and how to prune its shape

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1. How to make the duck palm tree branch more

2. How to trim the shape

There are two ways to make the duck palm tree branch more. The first is to carry out topping treatment in time, and remove the top of the plant in time during the peak growth season. This can save a lot of nutrients, which can also promote the germination of side buds and more branches. The second is to use plant hormones, including cytokinin, auxin and gibberellin. After use, it can also promote the germination of side branches, more branches, and a fuller plant shape.

1. How to make the duck palm tree branch more

1. Timely topping: If the duck palm tree has grown to the desired height and you still want it to branch more, you should top it in time during the peak growth season. Top treatment: remove the top of the plant in time, which can save a lot of nutrients and promote the germination of side buds.

2. Use of hormones: If you don’t want to take it Top, plant-specific hormones can be used to help its side buds grow and promote the germination of side branches. Commonly used hormones include cytokinins, auxins and gibberellins, which can promote rapid cell division of plants and facilitate branch growth. Note that if new shoots have begun to grow, stop using it to avoid excessive growth. It is also necessary to stop fertilizing in time. Too much nutrients will cause the plants to grow excessively, affecting the overall appearance.

2. How to trim the shape

If you want to trim the shape, you can cut it into a pagoda shape and trim slowly from bottom to top. Or you can trim it according to the shape you want, as long as it looks beautiful. When pruning, you should first cut off the dead and yellow branches, and then trim the overly dense branches and leggy branches. This can increase ventilation and light transmittance, and also save a lot of nutrients, thus promoting more vigorous growth. In addition, the roots must be pruned, and old and rotten roots should be cut off every time the pot is changed to promote more vigorous growth in the later period.

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