Prune the jade plant this way to speed up wood formation: the more you cut, the more vigorously it grows, and the easier it becomes an old stump
Speaking of the jade plant, for flower lovers in southwest China such as Sichuan and Yunnan, it may not really count as a household flower. That is because in the southwest, the jade plant is a common outdoor plant; without exaggeration, it is just an ordinary plant in the wild, extremely common! But in other places, the jade plant is a fairly common household flower, especially in the north, where many families grow it as a home greenery plant.
The jade plant is widely popular for several main reasons: 1. The jade plant is easy to propagate; just cut off a section of branch and it can grow into a large pot, and some flower lovers even use jade plant leaves to get sturdy young seedlings through leaf cuttings. 2. The jade plant is easy to grow; apart from being afraid of the cold in winter, it can grow in other harsh environments, and because of its thick, fleshy leaves, the jade plant is very drought tolerant. 3. The jade plant grows new shoots quickly, the plant has many leaves, it has high ornamental value as a household flower, and its ability to purify the air is strong.
Although the jade plant is easy to grow, growing it into an old stump takes time and experience, and most importantly the growing method must be appropriate. Remember, growing any flower has its methods, and as long as you master the methods you can grow it well. Many flower lovers like old stumps of the jade plant because such plants have a certain sense of age and are more ornamental.
Pruning
Pruning is very important for the jade plant. Plants all have apical dominance, and the jade plant is no exception. An unpruned jade plant will grow as a single showy stem, thin and tall, and prone to lodging, so pruning is crucial. Only by cutting off the plant's terminal buds can nutrients be supplied to the plant's branches and trunk, speeding up the wood formation of the branches and trunk and gradually turning it into an old stump. At the same time, pruning the terminal buds can promote the rapid growth of lateral buds, making the jade plant grow more vigorously; moreover, when pruning, you can also cut out a nice shape according to your own ideas and preferences.
The jade plant can be pruned in both spring and autumn, but the purpose and principle of pruning differ in each season;
Spring: prune old leaves and twisted, uncoordinated branches, mainly for shaping, to welcome summer growth;
Summer: prune leggy branches and leaves, mainly to promote the growth of lateral buds and the formation of wood in the branches and trunk;
Autumn: prune leggy branches, streamline the shape, remove excess leaves, and reduce the plant's leaf consumption of nutrients.
Besides pruning, for the jade plant, it needs to be repotted once every spring. When repotting, prune the old roots and put base fertilizer at the bottom of the pot to ensure a year's nutritional needs. Placing it outdoors for care in spring and autumn is very beneficial to the growth of the jade plant; in summer it must be shaded to prevent sunburn of the leaves. Following the pruning methods above can speed up the wood formation of the jade plant's branches and trunk, while also making the plant grow more and more vigorously, speeding up the formation of an old stump.
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Today's talk about the jade plant as a household flower comes after I just saw the news that a 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Yushu; of course it also occurred in an uninhabited area, and so far no casualties have been recorded. I sincerely pray that all is well!
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