The pruning of Hibiscus mume should be carried out before and after germination in spring, and the dead branches, weak branches and inner bore branches can be cut out from the potted plants to ensure good ventilation and light transmittance of Hibiscus mume. In the growing season, it is necessary to ensure that Hibiscus mume has sufficient water, fertile and loose basin soil, good drainage and air permeability to meet its growth needs. During the growth period, we should pay attention not to let hibiscus flowers grow too high, so as to promote hibiscus flowers to send out lateral branches and form a full shape.
In the cold northern region, when winter comes, hibiscus mume should be moved indoors to survive the winter, maintaining a temperature of 0 ~ 10 ℃ to ensure its good dormancy.
Some branches can be cut off before overwintering (the cut branches can be used for propagation), and then covered with soil to make it safe for overwintering. When the cover is removed in the next spring, new branches and leaves will sprout, grow vigorously, and bloom in autumn.
Before building hibiscus, make sure your pruning shears are bright and clean. You should disinfect the gel with alcohol to prevent the spread of disease from the roots. If so, pruning should be done back to about a third, resulting in new growth on at least two or three nodes. It should only be cut above the node, leaving a length of about 0.6cm. Remove all weak, diseased, dead or growing branches, as well as cross or elongated branches. The growing central branch toward the device should also be removed.
The cut of Hibiscus mume may cause big wound when it is pruned. It is necessary to seal the wound in time to prevent disease and insect damage and dry crack, and to protect the rapid growth and healing of the wound. Every winter in the pot to apply some organic fertilizer, fertilization should be timely watering, sealing soil, strong flowers and branches, enhance resistance.
