How to trim the rubber tree? how to trim the rubber tree?

Rubber tree growth rate is particularly fast, in the usual maintenance process if we do not pay attention to the shape of rubber tree shape, it will greatly reduce its ornamental. In that case, the rubber tree should be pruned properly. Some flower lovers don't know where to start, especially for beginners, pruning rubber trees is really not an easy task. How do you trim a rubber tree? Next, let's talk about the method of rubber tree pruning.

1. The method of promoting branch pruning of rubber tree

1. Pick the heart

The method of rubber tree pruning is to pick the heart first. Is to remove the top bud of the rubber tree branch or cut off the top of the branch to promote the sprouting side branch. The pruning method is to cut off the top leaves and buds when the rubber tree grows to 30-50 centimeters. Usually, the 2-3 lateral buds near the top are very easy to germinate, and the lateral branches are cup-shaped or Y-shaped after the lateral branches grow, so the coring method is quite easy.

2. Truncation

The method of short pruning is to cut off 1/3 or 1/2 of the upper part of the main branch to promote the sprouting of lateral branches. Short pruning range is large, in a year of pruning, its branches and leaves are very few, the ornamental is very poor, but with the growth of time, the lateral branches sprout, the shape will be very beautiful after later pruning.

3. Sprouting

Sprout carving refers to the method of carving the bald part of the main branch to promote the bud germination and form lateral branches. It is generally better in mid-April, and lateral branches with 3 or 4 leaves can be formed. At 0.5 cm above the promoting bud, two wounds parallel to the internodes were engraved horizontally with a knife. The depth of the wound was from the epidermis to the xylem. The length of the wound was 1 inch around the stem. The distance between the two wounds was about 0.2 cm. After one month, the buds below the wound began to sprout. In autumn, it can grow into a lateral branch with 3 or 4 leaves long.

Second, the method of pruning the trunk of rubber trees

1. Erase buds

Break off the budding buds to achieve the purpose of inhibiting the growth of lateral branches. The main principle is to eliminate the sprouting of lateral branches and to supply nutrients to the growth of main branches.

2. Thinning cut

If the branches are too dense, cut off the branches from the base of the branches with scissors. If the buds are not wiped in time, use the way of thinning.

Third, rubber tree pruning season

The main purpose of rubber tree pruning is to pay attention to the summer control side and winter pruning. That is to say, in summer, we should carry out heavy control of strong branches, control strong branches and keep strong branches, adjust the tree situation evenly, and master the principles of strong side hitting, strong branches heavy pruning, weak branches light cutting, and more branchlets remaining, so as to achieve the pruning purpose of highlighting the trunk and promoting the growth of trees. Heavy pruning of strong branches and light pruning of weak branches are carried out in winter, with emphasis on pruning upright and strong competitive branches from the base.

Conclusion: the above is the method of rubber tree pruning, we all know something about it! In fact, the method of pruning is not very difficult. I believe that when you encounter how to prune a rubber tree in the future, it will not be bothered any more, and it will be easier to solve, so as to make the rubber tree grow more beautiful.