It is thought that the rhizome of desert rose has high ornamental value and pruning after flowering is the key.

Desert rose, hearing the name, many people will think that it is a kind of rose, in fact, it is a very eye-catching succulent plant, because it has swollen roots, if well maintained, its roots will be as stout and stylish as bonsai banyan trees. very ornamental.

The flowering period of desert roses is between May and December. Now many people like to raise desert roses at home, but if they want desert roses to blossom and have strong roots, pruning after flowering is very important. If the branches are not pruned and allowed to grow wildly after flowering, it will not only be difficult to bloom next time, but also affect the ornamental value of bonsai.

Cut off the branches that are too thin and too long after flowering in order to concentrate nutrients so that they will not be taken away by the extra branches. Also, it is important to prune the lateral buds so that nutrients are concentrated on the main branches and roots, making them sturdy and making its overall shape go in the direction you want it to grow. So, this is also a necessary step to prune desert roses. Also, if there are bad or bad branches and buds, they must also be cut off without hesitation. Only in this way can beautiful desert roses grow.

Let's talk about how to trim, first of all, it is recommended to use a knife such as scalpel or art knife to trim, because the thin blade is less likely to hurt the wound. But remember, the knife must be sterilized. As for the method of disinfection, we decide by ourselves, with alcohol, with high temperature, at will! Everyone knows this! Now it is necessary to cut the branches that are too long, and do not keep them too long. if the lateral buds grow up, the branches will be bent or broken. So just cut it off about 10 centimeters above the root. Cut neatly so that it won't cause too much damage to the incision.

If the roots of desert roses have high ornamental value and the flowers burst into pots, pruning after flowering is the key.

Cut off all the long branches, you can temporarily leave small branches, leaving some leaves, then it is easy to carry out photosynthesis, so that the nodes on the branches can grow new buds more quickly. Wait for some new buds to grow, and then decide whether to cut off the previous twigs. After the cut, there will be some juice from the wound. Remember to wipe off the juice and let the wound dry. Then apply carbendazim to prevent wound infection.

When you are done, move the flowers to a cool and ventilated place, and remember that you can't water them or bask in the sun until they dry and close. After the wound dries and closes, you can bask in the sun for two hours a day, and after the new buds grow, you can restore the original full-day sunshine.

If the roots of desert roses have high ornamental value and the flowers burst into pots, pruning after flowering is the key.