How to Prune Bleeding Heart Vine? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Pruning Methods
Bleeding heart vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) belongs to the Verbenaceae family, with white and red petals that look very pure and noble. It belongs to the Verbenaceae family and is not yet widely known. Its homeland is the tropical regions of western Africa, and it is now cultivated in China. Because bleeding heart vine is grown in pots when kept at home, a 12-15cm pot is generally used, and 3 bleeding heart vine plants can be planted in one pot. If the potting soil of bleeding heart vine is too wet, it will cause excessive moisture leading to leaf drop or yellowing. If the branches are not wilted, then there is no need to water; let it recover on its own and grow new leaves again. Since it is kept at home, most flower lovers still use it as a bonsai, so to ensure its beautiful appearance we need to prune the bleeding heart vine. So today the editor will introduce to you how to prune bleeding heart vine and the pruning methods for bleeding heart vine. Let's take a look!
I. When to Prune Bleeding Heart Vine
If we want our bleeding heart vine to grow a beautiful appearance, when taking cuttings or after sowing, let it grow to 15cm, and when it grows to only 10cm from the pot rim, the branches can be cut back to encourage the sprouting of new branches. When bleeding heart vine is in its growth period, we need to strictly control the height of its other branches, and also pinch off the growing tips, so that the branches it grows are neat and attractive, and the flowers that bloom later will be even more beautiful. 15 days after pinching, daminozide or chlormequat can be sprayed to control the plant's height, thus achieving the effect of a short plant with lush leaves and many flowers. Every spring when repotting, remember to cut back and prune the parts of the plant that have grown above ground, making the plant look rounder and fuller, with more branches and flowers.
II. How to Prune Bleeding Heart Vine
Bleeding heart vine is a "climbing" type of shrub. To maintain its beautiful appearance, we must strictly control and prune the length of the plant. Usually in April when repotting, cut the branches at 10cm from the pot rim to make it grow new branches. When repotting in spring, pinch the growing tips multiple times to make the plant rounder, with more branches and better blooms. After each flowering, promptly remove the flower stems, so the plant stays low and full. Following this pruning method can make the flowers abundant and the leaves lush, and can also save the trouble of setting up a trellis.
III. Treatment of Bleeding Heart Vine as a Cut Flower Material
When bleeding heart vine is used as a cut flower material, if you need those pruned branches that are thick and bear more flowers, only flower lovers who grow it on a large scale need to pay attention to this point. Bleeding heart vine has deep green leaves, jade-like calyxes, and crimson corollas, and is very atmospheric. Placed at home as a potted plant to decorate a hall, balcony or bedroom, it is very beautiful, adding a touch of greenery and vitality to your room. During storage and transport, the flowers are very sensitive to ethylene. In the ten days before storage and transport, spray with a 0.4 mol/L silver thiosulfate solution. Flowering plants that have not been sprayed with silver thiosulfate solution, when transported in the dark for more than one day and if the temperature is below 20 degrees, will experience flower drop.
IV. Notes on Repotting Bleeding Heart Vine
Generally, bleeding heart vine is repotted once every 1-2 years, either in early spring or after flowering. Before repotting, first place a pad over the drainage hole, then add a small amount of bone meal as a base fertilizer, and fill in new potting soil. The potting soil is made by mixing leaf mold soil, garden soil and sand soil in a ratio of 4:4:2. Leave a 2-3cm gap at the top for future watering and fertilizing.
The above is a detailed introduction to how to prune bleeding heart vine and the pruning methods. Bleeding heart vine is a climbing type of plant, and we need to prune it regularly to keep its round and full appearance, so that it grows more branches and flowers and has a better ornamental effect. We hope this article can help you correctly prune your bleeding heart vine. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please pay more attention to this site!