After the Start of Autumn, These 5 Types of Green Plants Must Be Pruned; Miss the Golden Window and Next Year's Blooming Will Be Halved

Once the Start of Autumn passes, the weather gradually cools down, and the green plants at home should also change their"state." At this time, you can't just wait for them to grow on their own; the ones that need pruning must be pruned ruthlessly, otherwise they won't grow well in autumn and won't have any vigor when spring comes next year. Today I'll talk with everyone about which green plants must be pruned after the Start of Autumn and how to prune them correctly, so even beginners can learn at a glance.

Pothos:The most common pothos grows like crazy in summer; some vines can trail onto the ground, and the leaves are still sparse, looking messy at a glance. After the Start of Autumn, it needs a"haircut": find a pair of clean scissors and cut off all the yellowed and wilted leaves. Focus on cutting the vines that have grown too long, especially those that are bare at the bottom with only a few leaves left at the top; cut them about10cm from the potting soil, and after a while new buds will sprout from the base, giving you a full pot of lush green that looks much better than a messy one.

Rose:Roses also need a good pruning at this time. Are the spent flowers from summer still hanging on the branches? Cut them quickly! Cut from the second pair of leaves below the flower, and don't leave them too long. Also, cut off the crossing and thin, weak branches directly from the base so sunlight can reach the middle and ventilation is better. Remember not to cut too harshly; keep a few thick main branches, and they can bloom again in autumn. If you find insect holes or blackened areas on the branches, be sure to cut them clean to prevent the spread of disease.

Jasmine:Jasmine blooms vigorously in summer, and after the Start of Autumn it becomes a bit"sluggish." Pruning it at this time can force it to sprout new branches again. For branches that have finished blooming, count down from the top and keep2-3pairs of healthy leaves, then cut off all the rest. Those branches that have grown too tall and are leaning every which way also need to be shortened so the whole plant looks neater. After pruning, remember to bury some fertilizer in the soil, and before long tender new buds will emerge; maybe by National Day you can still smell the fragrance of the flowers.

Money Tree:The money tree tends to grow leggy in summer, with thin, long branches that look listless. After the Start of Autumn, it needs"shaping": for branches that have grown too tall, cut them directly to the height you think is appropriate; the cut should be flat, not split. The yellowed old leaves and dead leaves at the bottom also need to be cleaned up, which can both reduce nutrient consumption and avoid attracting insects. If the branches are too dense, thin out a few of the fine ones to let the middle breathe, otherwise it is easy to stifle disease.

Kalanchoe:Kalanchoe should also be scheduled for pruning. In summer it may grow a bit"scattered," with branches getting longer and leaves fewer. At this time, shorten the overly long branches and keep3-4pairs of leaves; the cut branches can also be stuck into soil to root. Don't keep the old leaves and yellow leaves at the bottom either. After pruning, place it in a ventilated spot, and in autumn it will grow a compact plant shape, and only then will it bloom more in winter.

There are a few little tips to remember when pruning: it is best to disinfect the scissors first, wiping them with alcohol or scalding them with boiling water, to avoid spreading disease; after pruning, do not spray water on the wounds, and place them in a ventilated spot to let the wounds dry; if you have pruned quite harshly, after a few days you can apply a little light fertilizer to replenish nutrients.

Pruning at the Start of Autumn is not random cutting; it mainly helps green plants"reduce their burden," so nutrients are concentrated where they should grow. If you prune correctly, they will grow more vigorously in autumn, resist freezing in winter, and still burst into a full pot next spring.