5 Flowers That Need Pruning in November: The More You Cut, the More They Thrive

As11 approaches, temperatures gradually turn cooler, and the flowers in your home begin to enter a new stage of growth. To make your beloved flowers more vigorous this season, blooming both quickly and abundantly, today we introduce five plants that need "pinching back" - chrysanthemums, scarlet sage, petunias, geraniums and bougainvillea. Through proper pruning, they will display even more exuberant vitality.

The principle of pinching backpruning is actually very simple. The apical shoots of a plant release auxin into the main stem; if the main stem already contains a large amount of auxin, the auxin produced by new shoots can hardly gain dominance, and their growth will be suppressed. By pruning away the apical dominance, you can promote the sprouting of lateral buds and increase the number of flowers.

Chrysanthemum

The chrysanthemum is one of the signature flowers of autumn, with rich colors and varied forms. In 11November, the chrysanthemum is in its peak growing season; giving it a "pinching back" treatment at this time can effectively promote the growth of lateral buds, making the plant fuller and bloom more.

Pinching method: Choose branches whose top growth is overly vigorous and cut off about 1/3 of their length with scissors. Make sure the cut is smooth and even to avoid injuring the plant.

Care advice: After pruning, place the chrysanthemum in an environment with ample light and good ventilation, control watering appropriately, and just keep the soil slightly moist. At the same time, apply a dilute phosphorus-potassium fertilizer about every 10 days to promote flower bud differentiation.

Scarlet Sage

Scarlet sage, with its vivid red flowers and long flower spikes, becomes a highlight of autumn flower beds. Around 11November, giving scarlet sage a "pinching back" treatment can make it produce more flowers and extend its flowering period.

Pinching method: Cut away the overly dense branches and leaves at the top, keeping a few sturdy lateral buds. When pruning, make sure the cut is at the leaf axil, which benefits the growth of new shoots.

Care advice: After pruning, scarlet sage needs ample sunlight and suitable temperatures. Keep the soil moist, but do not let water accumulate. At the same time, regularly spray a potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution to improve the plant's disease resistance and flower quality.

Petunia

Petunia is a common ornamental flower from summer to autumn, with lush blooms and bright colors. Around 11November, giving petunias a "pinching back" treatment can prompt them to sprout more lateral branches, making the plant more compact and bloom more.

Pinching method: During the petunia's growth, promptly cut off overly long branches at the top so the plant keeps a low, compact shape. When pruning, be careful to retain a certain amount of leaves to maintain the plant's photosynthesis.

Care advice: After pruning, petunias need ample sunlight and suitable moisture. Keep the soil moist, but not overly wet. Apply a compound fertilizer about every 15 days to meet the plant's growth needs.

Geranium

The geranium's unique flower shape and rich colors. Around National Day, giving geraniums a "pinching back" treatment can prompt them to sprout more new branches, making the plant more lush and bloom more.

Pinching method: Choose branches whose top growth is overly vigorous and cut off about 1/2 of their length with scissors. When pruning, make sure the cut is smooth and even to avoid injuring other parts of the plant.

Care advice: After pruning, geraniums need to be placed in an environment with good ventilation and ample light. Keep the soil moist, but do not let water accumulate. Apply a decomposed organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer about every 20 days to promote the plant's growth and flowering.

Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea, with its unique flower shape and brilliant colors, stands out among autumn flowers. After 11November, giving bougainvillea a "pinching back" treatment can prompt it to sprout more new buds, making the plant more luxuriant and bloom more.

Pinching method: Cut away the overly dense branches at the top, keeping a few sturdy lateral buds. When pruning, pay attention to the smoothness of the cut and the density of the branches.

Care advice: After pruning, bougainvillea needs ample sunlight and suitable temperatures. Keep the soil moist, but not overly wet. Apply a phosphorus-potassium fertilizer or compound fertilizer about every 15 days to promote the plant's growth and flowering. At the same time, regularly spray a fungicide to prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases.

In 11November, giving these five flowers a "pinching back" treatment not only prompts them to sprout more new branches and buds, but also makes the plants more luxuriant and bloom more. Through reasonable pruning and care, they will bloom brilliantly this autumn.