When to cut the old tree branches?

The old branches of the money tree can be cut all year round. This kind of plant mainly depends on the tuber of its underground part for growth and development. as long as the old branches appear abnormal phenomena such as withering and yellowing, pathological changes, or do not conform to the shape of the plant, they can be pruned all year round, pay attention to disinfection and ventilation after pruning, and add water and fertilizer in time.

Money tree old branch pruning time

1. All year round

The old branches of the tree can be pruned all the year round. This kind of plant is a kind of above-ground trunk without strict sense, which mainly depends on the lower tubers for the germination and growth of branches and leaves, so it can be pruned all the year round. As long as the old branches do not meet the plant shape or are not in good condition, they can be cut off and will soon be restored.

2. Pruning standard

When pruning old branches, generally choose those old branches that have contracted the disease, or have shown signs of withering and yellowing, and those branches that do not have any good or even harm to the growth and development of the plant should be cut off in time, and those that grow askew and twist, the old branches that destroy the overall shape of the plant can also be cut off.

3. Pruning steps

After selecting the branches that we want to prune, we should use sharp special scissors or sharp knives, soak and rinse with disinfectant before pruning, pay attention to only cut off the old branches, do not hurt other branches, let alone the roots under the bottom, disinfect and dry after trimming.

4. Points for attention

Before pruning the plant, we have to disinfect the tools, and after the pruning is completed, we should also disinfect the plant and apply plant ash to collect water, all in order to prevent the plant from being invaded by germs. After pruning, be careful not to splash water on the wound of the plant when watering, otherwise it will easily cause rot.