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How to prune the branches and leaves of a Money Tree

Gustavo Fring
2020-05-19 08:53:03
Money Tree are usually pruned in spring. It is necessary to cut off the long branches in time, and the weak ones as well. In addition to these, it also needs to be pruned according to the different shapes of the plants. After trimming, it is necessary to protect the wound from rain and reduce the amount of water.

1. Specific time

The pruning of Money Tree is generally carried out in spring, specifically from April to May. At this time, the weather is warm and the sprouting speed of branches and leaves is relatively fast. This time pruning, new branches grow fast, can promote the healthy growth of plants

2. Overall trimming method

(1) if all the branches are cut off, they will consume too much nutrients and compete with the strong branches for nutrients. Leave only three or four buds of strong branches, or only about ten centimeters.

(2) the branches of the whole plant shall be cut off and shall not be left.

(3) the weak branches should be cut from the base. Because they germinate ability is too weak, can consume nourishment and moisture again, also cannot stay.

3. Trim method of specific shape

(1) single plant planting: cut the stem short as the base. The twigs sprouted from the base form a new shape.

(2) braid type: use iron wire to intertwine two or three branches in the process of growing to achieve ideal effect.

(3) unique shape: use wire to wind some branches into the shape we like.

4. Precautions after trimming

(1) after the trimming, the wound must be protected from rain. The wound may rot after being drenched.

(2) the water quantity shall be reduced temporarily. Because at this time leaves are less, evaporation will be less, demand is less, the amount of water will be reduced correspondingly.

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