Why do expert gardeners cut their plants bare? It turns out pruning has its rules
Reprinted from the WeChat public account: [Complete Guide to Gardening]
The weather is getting hotter and hotter, and with the slightest carelessness the plants at home can easily die. Today Huahua introduces you to a summer-survival method used by the experts. Do this, and your plants can get through summer with ease!
Marguerite daisy
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How to care for it after cutting it back:
1. After being cut back, the marguerite daisy must not be placed in direct sunlight. It can be placed in a cool, ventilated spot to receive scattered light; for example, a north-facing balcony is a very good choice.
2. The amount of watering must be reduced. Once the surface of the potting soil turns pale, water it right away; just make sure the pot does not get too dry.
3. To prevent the main stem from dying after cutting back, the flowering branches cut off can be used for cuttings, and the survival rate is very high.
Kalanchoe
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How to cut it back:
To let the kalanchoe get through summer safely, you can leave at least one pair of leaves on the kalanchoe and simply cut off all the rest.
Care after cutting back:
1. For a short time after being cut back, the kalanchoe must not be exposed to the scorching sun. It is best to keep it in a bright living room or a similar place for care.
3. The kalanchoe branches and leaves cut off after cutting back can also be used for cuttings. The cutting survival rate of kalanchoe is especially high, and new kalanchoe plants can be obtained very quickly.
Pennywort
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Care after cutting back:
1. The pennywort that has just been cut back is best kept in a place with plenty of scattered light for 1-2 days, and then it can be placed in direct sunlight.
2. To help the pennywort grow leaves faster, you can add a little nutrient solution to the water. After about a week, the pennywort will be able to fill the pot again.
Wood sorrel
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How to cut it back
Cut all the above-ground plant parts of the wood sorrel completely bare. On one hand, this can reduce water consumption and avoid mold and rot caused by overwatering; on the other hand, it can promote the growth of new leaves.
Care after cutting back:
1. After being cut back, the wood sorrel absolutely must not be placed in direct sunlight, to avoid scorching the plant. It is best kept in a cool, ventilated place with scattered light.
2. In summer the wood sorrel has already entered its dormant period, so the amount of watering must be reduced, and it is best to keep the potting soil slightly moist.
Spider plant
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How to cut it back:
When cutting back a spider plant, start pruning from 3-4cm above the surface of the potting soil, and simply cut off all the leaves above that.
2. After being cut back, the spider plant absolutely must not be placed in the scorching sun. It is best kept indoors in a cool, ventilated place, such as a north-facing balcony.
Finally, Huahua still has to remind everyone of one thing:
Although these methods look very simple,
when actually putting them into practice,
there are still many things to pay attention to.
Therefore, gardening beginners had best not try them lightly,
but for the experts it does not matter!