The method of pruning Desert Rose

Pruning time

The cutting time of desert roses is after flowering, when we can see which effects on beauty and need to be cut off.

2. Pruning method

1. Remove the terminal bud

The purpose of removing the top bud is to restrain its growth and make the branches grow evenly. If some branches are very long and some are very short, they do not look good. If the terminal buds are not removed, the purpose of cutting will be lost.

2. Removal of lateral branches

If the desert rose has a lot of side branches, it is easy to cause nutrient deficiency or nutrient imbalance, so the extra side branches should be removed in order to concentrate nutrients and make the plant grow more beautifully.

3. Pruning the main branch

To trim the extra side buds of the main branch, you only need to leave three or four side buds on the main branch, in order to set off the shape of the main branch and make the shape of the desert rose more beautiful.

4. Pruning diseased branches

This step is crucial to remove all the diseased branches from the desert roses so as not to spread the germs to the healthy branches.

Matters needing attention

It is best to choose a sterilized small blade for pruning tools, because the cutting edge of the branch is smoother with the blade than with the pruning scissors. If the cut is flat, there is less water left in the cut, which is beneficial to plant recovery. The plant can not be watered immediately after pruning, because there is a cut, watering after cutting is easy to cause infection. It is best to wait for the cut of the plant to dry and scar before watering.