Which flowers should not be pruned carelessly, and should all the leaves be cut off for flower arranging?

As May begins and the plum rain season passes, the weather gradually turns to sunny days. At this time, many flower enthusiasts want to take advantage of the clear weather to grab scissors and give their home plants a good pruning, but some plants cannot be pruned carelessly. One wrong cut and they may not bloom. Important note: from now on, for the plants mentioned below, just put the scissors away obediently.

Bulb flowers

Basically, bulb flowers are not recommended to be pruned carelessly after flowering. For example, amaryllis and lilies, which bloom once a year, should only be considered for pruning their spent flowers after the blooms fade. At the same time, the leaves need to be kept as much as possible, so the plant can get more light for photosynthesis. Wait until autumn and winter when the leaves slowly wither on their own, then you can prune it.

Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe bought from the market cannot be pruned carelessly, simply because the kalanchoe from flower growers are all cuttings. To make them look big and beautiful, everyone applies lots of fertilizer and flowering growth agents to the cuttings. So when you receive the potted plant, most of the buds are blooming. At this time, cutting its leaves is equivalent to killing it. It is recommended to keep the large leaves for photosynthesis so the leaves can provide nutrients. After the flowers fade, cut off the spent flowers and add fertilizer to promote the growth of new leaves. After new tender leaves appear, appropriately prune the large leaves that block light from the lower part.

Clivia

Clivia also cannot have its leaves pruned casually, otherwise it easily fails to bloom. The reason is that it grows and blooms through photosynthesis by its leaves. If the leaves are reduced, it is equivalent to slowing down photosynthesis, so its nutrients cannot meet the needs of the growth glands and it will not bloom. At the same time, if some leaves are cut off, the newly grown leaves will also lose support, and the whole shape will become crooked and twisted, greatly affecting its appearance. In addition, during normal care, if the leaves grow very messy, flower enthusiasts can use aluminum foil or cardboard with slightly loose clips to correct them. When the leaves are almost corrected, be sure to remove them in time to prevent over-correction.