When pruning, we should keep the buds needed for growth, and then if there are extra buds growing, we need to prune them in time. Generally, the number of buds left can be selected according to the size of the flowerpot when planting. More buds can also be reserved to ensure the number of flowers, so you should consider carefully
Poinsettia needs to be removed twice during its growth period, and the first time around the middle of June. When Poinsettia grows to 15 cm, three segments are reserved. By the end of August, the heart picking can be carried out according to the needs. If the branches need more, they can keep more sections, and the height of the heart picking can be reduced without too much. Generally speaking, Poinsettia Leaves five to nine flower heads more suitable, because leaves the bud too many words, the water and fertilizer demand increases, easy to cause the supply is not prompt, the branch will grow more slender, the flower bud is smaller.
Poinsettia has a standard height ratio, but it is very difficult to control the height, which is what many people want to know. Generally, it needs to be controlled by pruning. By pruning the top, you can control its growth height, so that it branches around. You can do a simple pruning when changing pots. Cut off the extra branches and leave a few fixed ones. When cutting, the height can be adjusted to 10 cm, and then the higher part can be cut off, and then two or three branches can be grown. If it is a plant that has been growing for several years, you can leave two buds at the root and cut off the rest to let the nutrients concentrate on the growth of new branches.
