How to prune camellias, how to prune camellias so that they bloom more

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1. Pruning time

2. Pruning method

3. Precautions

There are many varieties. Different varieties have different tree shapes, so the pruning methods are also different. For some upright varieties, mainly short branches, cut off the upper third of the branch. For varieties with good shape, there is no need to prun them again. Just prune the long branches to make them consistent in length. For soft and thin branches with a lush crown, the crown should be cut smaller, and the inner branches and branches at the bifurcation points of the main trunk should be cut off to save nutrients.

1. Pruning time

When pruning camellias, you must pay attention to the time. Usually after flowering, pruning before flowering will affect flowering. If it blooms that year, you can choose to prune it around December. If it blooms in spring next year, it should be pruned around May.

2. Pruning method

1 , it has many varieties, and the pruning methods of different varieties are also different. If you are pruning upright varieties such as Big Cinnabar or Red Dew Jane, you should mainly shorten the branches. Cut off the upper third of the branch and also cut off half of the leaves. When diseased branches are found, dead branches should be cut off directly from the base to avoid infection.

2. Some varieties have better shapes, such as white swans , Eighteen Bachelors, Sai Peony, etc. When pruning, do not prune again. Just cut off the branches that are too long. Cut off one-third to make the branches consistent in length. Pay attention to cut off the upper ones together with the flower buds.

3. Some varieties have soft and thin branches, and the crown grows too lush. When pruning, the crown should be cut small, and the inner branches and branches at the bifurcation points of the main trunk should be cut off. This can save a lot of nutrients, improve the growth in the later period, and increase the quality of flowering.

3. Precautions

Pruning When cutting, be careful to ensure that the cuts are smooth and as careful as possible to reduce damage to the mother plant. If the branches are pruned too densely, cut them off directly from the base. In addition, nitrogen fertilizer should be applied as soon as possible after pruning to supplement nutrients and encourage it to resume growth as soon as possible.

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