How should a jade plant be pruned lately? The pruning methods for jade plants
The jade plant is one of the succulent plants that many flower growers prefer to cultivate. The jade plant grows quickly and can become lush with branches and leaves in a short time. If it is not pruned, it will affect the plant's ventilation and light transmission, which is not conducive to its growth. Therefore, timely pruning can not only allow the plant to obtain light evenly, but also shape a beautiful tree form and improve its ornamental value. So how should a jade plant be pruned? Let's learn about it together with the editor.
1. Pruning time
There is no fixed time for pruning a jade plant. Generally, light pruning can be carried out from April to September, but heavy pruning must be done during the dormant period, so as not to affect its normal biological clock and cause slow sprouting of new buds or poor growth. In early spring, before the jade plant has begun to enter its rapid growth period, it can be pruned to stimulate the sprouting of new buds and heart leaves, so that it grows quickly. In late autumn, when the temperature is below 15 degrees, the jade plant basically stops growing at this time and gradually enters a dormant or semi-dormant state, so it can be pruned. If you want to use branches for cuttings, it is recommended to prune in spring and autumn, and not to choose the hot summer and cold winter, otherwise it will be extremely difficult to survive.
2. Pruning methods
The flowering period of the jade plant is generally in spring and summer. After the flowers fade, pruning can begin. Generally, the branches that have already flowered need to be cut off. According to the overall shape, we need to keep at least 4 bud points on each branch. After pruning, new branches will grow again from these bud points. Winter is the dormant period of the jade plant, and it can also be pruned at this time. At this time, pruning mainly involves cutting back the branches. According to the overall size of the plant, keep the branch length at about 10-25 cm. You can also adjust the length according to the overall shape of the plant, so that when the leaves grow, they will present a layered and well-arranged appearance. At the same time, while cutting back the branches, some dead branches and fallen leaves need to be removed together, which can allow the plant to grow more healthily.
3. Pruning precautions
When the summer temperature is above 35 degrees, it is not recommended to carry out any pruning. When the winter temperature is below 5 degrees, it is also best not to carry out any pruning on the jade plant. After pruning, the jade plant should be given more ventilation and more sunlight, and should not be exposed to rain or sprayed with water on the leaves, so that the wound can heal as soon as possible and avoid bacterial infection. When pruning, pay attention to weather changes and carry out pruning on sunny days. If continuous rainy days occur after pruning, carbendazim can be applied to the wound, otherwise the wound will shrink and dry up due to bacterial infection, affecting ornamentation and growth. After pruning in spring and autumn, it should not be exposed to strong sunlight. It is best to keep it in a ventilated place sheltered from rain for care. During this period, do not spray water on the leaves. After the wound heals, move it outdoors for care.
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