How to prune a goldfish plant? You'll get the right method at a glance

Potted greenery is an indispensable part of modern home decor; it not only beautifies the environment but also carries some lovely symbolic meanings. So do you know how to prune a goldfish plant? Let's take a look together below.

1. Why prune a goldfish plant

As the saying goes, growing flowers is three parts care and seven parts pruning, and this applies to the goldfish plant too. If you want your goldfish plant to grow well and bloom more, you definitely have to prune it; otherwise it will grow more and more messy, like a pot of grass rather than a pot of flowers. Some gardeners' goldfish plants have very long branches and glossy green leaves but simply won't bloom; on one hand this is related to care, and on the other hand it is also related to pruning.

2. How to prune a goldfish plant

1. The timing of pruning must be controlled well; it cannot be too early, as pruning too early will affect root growth and lead to weak seedlings. Wait until the branches and leaves have grown a bit larger and thicker before pruning, and it won't be too late.

2. After each pruning, the goldfish plant needs to be placed in a spot with plenty of sunlight, to prevent the new branches and leaves from growing blindly.

3. The timing of pruning mainly has to be determined according to the flowering and fruiting times, and most importantly, after each pruning the wounds must be disinfected and protected to prevent infection from exposed wounds.