How to prune cyclamen? A detailed guide to the correct method

1. Purpose

After flowering, its care and management mainly consist of pruning, and the purpose at this time is to promote subsequent growth and development and lay a good foundation for the next bloom. In addition, sometimes the plant's overall shape no longer looks good, and at such times pruning is mainly about its appearance. Also, sometimes the plant has many old branches and leaves and diseased branches and leaves, and cutting them off is to help it grow better.

2. Targets

It mainly targets leaves and branches; flower buds are generally left alone, the more the better.

3. Specific methods

(1) First, the question of pruning after flowering. Around May, most varieties of the plant have passed their flowering period. This is when pruning can be done. Remove the spent flowers on the branches, as well as the withered branches and leaves. However, pruning also requires skill. We can snap them off by hand, or use scissors to cut the entire branch off at the base.

(2) Sometimes, certain branches grow out sideways at an angle, greatly affecting the plant's overall appearance and shape. So at this time, these superfluous branches can be cut off. Do whatever looks good, after all, this plant is mainly grown for ornamental purposes. The technique here is to adjust specifically according to your own aesthetic sense.

(3) At other times, the plant has just had a disease and has some diseased branches and leaves. In addition, there are some overly aged branches and leaves. They both hinder the ornamental look and are bad for growth. For these, our approach is of course also to cut them off.

4. Points to note

After pruning, carry out routine care and management, especially regarding water and fertilizer. In addition to normal watering, it is best to supplement with some compound fertilizer.