How to trim perfume lilies

1. Purpose of pruning

First of all, it is necessary to make clear what to prune. If it is for beauty, it is only necessary to determine the shape and prune according to the plan; if it is to prolong the life of the plant, it is necessary to cut off the thin branches and unhealthy leaves; if it is to ensure the quality of flowering, it is another pruning method, so how to prune has a very important relationship with its purpose.

2, pruning skills

According to the required length, cut off the flowering branch, the cutting distance of the flowering branch from the next stem node should not be too long, in order to make it better absorb water, keep it at about one centimeter. If the incision splits, don't worry, the larger the wound area, the better for absorbing moisture.

Generally inclined to a certain angle of pruning is better than flat shear, was cut off the base of the flowering branch to leave three or four small buds, otherwise it will be difficult to grow. Pruning frequency can be determined according to the purpose, pay attention to rainy days do not cut flowers, it is best to choose in the morning or evening, avoid the noon sun.

In order to ensure that the bulbs are full, the lily after flowering should be cut off at the root, because flowering has consumed too much nutrients, if you want to continue breeding in the next year, you must cut off and supplement fertilizer.

3. Care after pruning

After pruning, it should be put into clean and pollution-free water. The water in the bottle should not be too much, reaching half or 1/3 of the container volume. Before use, put tap water in the sun for two days, wait until the chlorine in the water volatilizes before use, otherwise it will hurt it. After pruning, it needs to be placed in a place with good light and air humidity of about 70%, and the ambient temperature is controlled at 15 to 25 degrees Celsius to give it the most suitable conditions for growth.