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How to prune azalea in spring

Jane Margolis
2019-12-22 14:38:34
Pruning the flower bud: thinning the flower bud can better form the flower pattern. When pruning, cut off all the branches that have already flowered. Pruning dead branches: the branches that have been dried and damaged by diseases and insect pests shall be pruned and burnt in time. Prune the long branches: the long branches need to be cut short, otherwise it will affect the beauty and increase the nutrient loss.

I. trim the flower buds

Pruning the flower bud will make the plant form flower faster and better. When pruning, you need to cut off all the flowers that have been opened, because even if there are withered flowers on the plant, they will absorb a lot of nutrients. In addition, it is easy to sprout some lateral buds. As it continues to grow, it is also harmful to the growth of subsequent plants.

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2. Prune dead branches.

During the maintenance period, there will inevitably be dry and diseased branches. Such branches should also be cut clean, or they will absorb nutrients. Will let the plant not absorb enough nutrients, but also to strengthen the ventilation of the plant, not easy to produce pests.

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3. Prune the long branches

Some long growing branches should also be properly pruned, otherwise the whole plant will become very unsightly, and will cause excessive loss of nutrients in the basin soil. In addition, for those malformed branches with poor growth, they should be pruned as soon as possible.

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