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If you want to dwarf potted flowers, you can try these 4 methods

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4 methods to dwarf potted flowers

When growing flowers at home, people often dwarf the plants. On one hand, this prevents the branches from growing leggy; on the other hand, it improves the ornamental value of the flowers, making them suitable for placing on a desk, balcony, living room or bedroom. Below are 4 methods for dwarfing potted flowers.

Dragon bone flower (Euphorbia tirucalli)

1. The "three controls" refer to controlling soil, fertilizer and water, that is, by adjusting the care of taller plants so that the flowers become short and full of vitality.

2. Bending the trunk means bending the main stem and side branches on a frame. This can make the plant shorter, often arched into a half-moon shape or bent into a circle, making the flowers look very cute.

Lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana)

3. Pinching means that when the main stem of the flower grows to a certain height, you promptly pinch off the growing tip so that only the side branches grow. When they reach a certain height, pinch again. After repeating this several times, the trunk can be dwarfed.

Money tree (Pachira aquatica)

4. Pruning can be done at any time throughout the year. You should cut off excess and long branches to encourage the growth of side branches. Flowers such as Chinese rose (Rosa chinensis), boxwood (Buxus) and Pittosporum tobira are commonly treated this way. Flowers that are pruned continuously will become dwarfed and produce many full blooms.

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