How to prune an Epiphyllum oxypetalum? Detailed methods and precautions

Flowers & Gardening Jan 1, 1970 0 views

Epiphyllum oxypetalum is a multi-branched, clumping shrub that grows many branches. In everyday care it needs frequent pruning to stay attractive, so how do you prune an Epiphyllum oxypetalum? Below we introduce the pruning methods and precautions for Epiphyllum oxypetalum. Epiphyllum oxypetalum: ...

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I. Pruning methods for Epiphyllum oxypetalum

1. Pinching off the tips

Pinching off the tips is an important part of pruning Epiphyllum oxypetalum. Because while the plant is growing it needs its height controlled; pinching off the tips removes apical dominance, so the stems grow more robustly and many side shoots can develop.

2. Inducing buds

Inducing buds is mainly for shaping the plant the way the grower wants; by wounding the growth point in a suitable place you can induce buds, so the leaves grow where you need them.

3. Thinning branches

Thinning branches not only keeps a good shape when the Epiphyllum oxypetalum is growing in a tangled way, but also improves poor flowering. Reasonable thinning suppresses nutrient consumption; cutting away badly placed stems and leaves lets the plant have enough nutrients to flower, and prevents the root system from becoming too large.

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4. Controlling height

When growing Epiphyllum oxypetalum, in principle each pot should keep 5-6 branches as the framework, and the plant height is generally controlled between 1-2 m; the plant shape should be full and neat. When the plant grows tall, a support frame also needs to be set up.

5. Other pruning

Generally, dead branches and withered leaves on the Epiphyllum oxypetalum need to be pruned in time, and diseased, weak branches and overly dense branches all need to be cut off in time, because these stems and leaves affect the growth and appearance of the Epiphyllum oxypetalum.

II. Precautions for pruning Epiphyllum oxypetalum

1. Note that Epiphyllum oxypetalum itself is not suitable for hard pruning; over-pruning leads to poor flowering.

2. When pruning Epiphyllum oxypetalum, first cut off the dead branches and fallen leaves, and branches with weak growth vigor should also be cut off.

3. In addition, some branches that overlap and grow together and impede ventilation can also be thinned appropriately; while maintaining the shape and height of the Epiphyllum oxypetalum, some branches that grow too tall should be pruned appropriately.

4. As for pruning Epiphyllum oxypetalum, only moderate pruning is possible; you must not prune too drastically and cut off all the old branches, because Epiphyllum oxypetalum mostly blooms on old branches, and if the old branches are cut off, there will be no Epiphyllum oxypetalum flowers.

When flower lovers prune Epiphyllum oxypetalum, they just need to carry out the operation according to the needs of growth and the grower's own preferences.

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How to prune an Epiphyllum oxypetalum? Detailed methods and precautions

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