To make your fingertip bonsai grow vigorously,

and keep its cute shape,

you can prune some of the plant's branches.

Oh, that is the "pruning" mentioned in the title.

Cut the branches according to your design. Purposes of pruning

One: ensure the plant's healthy growth

Use scissors to cut away overly large and excess branches and leaves. This helps the plant's leaves get sufficient sunlight while maintaining ventilation between the leaves, making the plant grow more vigorously and greatly reducing the chance of pests and diseases.

Two: ensure the plant's overall appearance and size

You should prune the plant's branches according to the plant shape you have designed in your mind, removing the excess branches one by one.

Three: urge the plant to bloom and bear fruit

That's right, pruning can also urge the plant along. Think about it: getting such a small fingertip bonsai to bloom and bear fruit is no low-level skill. The editor-in-chief will still need to write a special feature article on this later.

Coming back to it, let's keep talking about "pruning," haha!

The timing of pruning differs according to the type of plant. Generally speaking, deciduous trees need pruning in early spring when the plant sprouts new buds, while for pines and cypresses, late autumn to early spring, when the flowers are in full bloom, is most suitable.

In addition, you should also match the rhythm of the plant's growth and regularly prune the plant's excess branches.

Exactly which branches need pruning

Branches that ruin the plant's overall beauty and need pruning are usually called "undesirable branches."

Undesirable branches are divided into the following types:

※ Reverse branch:A branch growing in the opposite direction from the overall growth direction.

※ Entangled branch:A branch tangled together with other branches.

※ Water sprout (flying branch):A branch suddenly shooting out from the overall shape.

※ Parallel branch (double branch):A branch among several branches all growing in the same direction.

※ Wheel branch:Multiple branches growing out from one spot.

The accurate method for pruning branches

1. According to your design, find the excess branches that do not meet expectations.

2. Keep the branch parts you want to retain in the design, and cut away the excess parts.

3. The thumb bonsai after the pruning process is completed, as well as the cut-off branches. The cut-off branches can be used again as cuttings to cultivate new plants.

Look, after pruning, isn't the fingertip bonsai much fresher and freer?

Look forward to it. A minute of cultivation brings a minute of harvest; it will bring you surprises and comfort.

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