The pruning method of Desert Rose (graphic) when is the pruning of Desert Rose

Desert rose is a plant that does not look like rose and does not grow in desert. It originates in Africa and is a flower variety introduced and cultivated in China in recent years. Many people like to keep it at home. However, when breeding, many people do not know how to prune to ensure its growth, in fact, the pruning method is very simple.

How to prune desert roses (illustration)

In order to make the tree more beautiful, the seedlings of desert roses should be removed when the plant height is about 10cm, so as to promote the branching of desert roses.

2, after the branches grow out, leave 3~5 branches as the main branch, the main branch should be selected in different directions, and there should be a certain sense of three-dimensional, the rest of the branches are removed, the main branch grows to a certain height, need to be truncated, the height of the retention is determined according to the specifications required by the molding plant.

3. Take 3~4 branches as main branches respectively in the branches grown from the main branches, and the method of retaining and truncating them is the same as that adopted by the main branches. After that, on the basis of the main branch, the same method was used to cultivate the branch step by step, and then about 4 times of short truncation, the branch can meet the requirements.

Desert roses are pruned in months.

After flowering is the best time to prune desert roses. Desert roses generally bloom in April and May and September at the turn of summer and autumn every year. They generally bloom twice a year. So after a few months you can trim it.

How to maintain desert roses after pruning

1) Water. Desert roses like a relatively dry environment, so watering can not be more, long-term fruit will lead to pot water, thus rotten roots, but also make branches easy to grow, destroying the original ornamental value. Watering should be based on different weather conditions and cultivation substrate and other reasons for comprehensive consideration of watering, generally in spring and autumn season about 3 days watering once, summer watering 1-2 days more, winter watering less, once a week can be.

2. Fertilization. Desert rose growth period more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, less nitrogen fertilizer, because nitrogen fertilizer can cause excessive growth of branches and leaves, and inhibit plant growth, when the plant enters the growth and reproduction period, mainly phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, stop using nitrogen fertilizer. Generally stop fertilization during flowering, desert roses bloom for a long time, so they will consume a lot of their own nutrients, and some quick-acting fertilizers can be supplemented appropriately, but the concentration should not be too high. Fertilize every 2-3 weeks during vigorous growth, and stop fertilizing during winter dormancy.

3. Light. Desert rose suitable for growth in light, warm and sufficient growth environment, generally do not need to shade, desert rose can be placed in a place with sufficient light conservation, but the southern summer light is more intense, pay attention to the leaves, careful care, can be appropriate shade.

What about yellow desert roses?

Environmental changes cause yellow leaves. Solution: We need to understand its growth habits in daily maintenance, and according to the disease to reasonable maintenance, to prevent occurrence.

2. Too much watering causes the leaves to turn yellow. Solution: will rot root removal, and pay attention to the reasonable watering of desert roses, can not make too much watering, watering less watering, desert roses drought resistance, so do not need too much water.

3, low temperature fertilization causes yellow leaves. Solution: Keep the right temperature, fertilizer reasonable, not too much, it is best to put desert roses into the greenhouse for cultivation.

4, poor ventilation leads to yellow leaves. Solution: Put the desert rose potted plant in an indoor ventilated position, which is conducive to the cultivation of balconies, windowsills and other positions.

5. Diseases and pests cause yellow leaves. Solution: If scale insects are found, they should be sprayed with 40% omethoate emulsifiable solution 2000 times in time.

Desert roses must pay attention to the choice of time when pruning, generally choose more pruning in spring. Maintenance after pruning is also very important, timely fertilizer and light can make it grow healthily, otherwise it may cause yellowing of leaves.