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Pruning method of flamethrower

Mike Ehrmantraut
2020-07-01 08:59:50
The growth of the fire breathing dragon is very vigorous, its plant shape occupies more space, so it must be cut short in time, cut off the part with too long growth, leaving 3-5 bud eyes on it. It can also be used to trim the roots when changing pots, and remove the old and rotten roots. The best time to prune is in spring, which is more conducive to the recovery of growth. For some old plants, it is not suitable for heavy cutting, so pay attention to the strength.

I. trimming method

1. Short cut: the growth of the fire breathing dragon is very vigorous. Under the condition of sufficient nutrients, no matter for a period of time, its plant shape will grow very large, which will affect people's access, cause difficulty in action, occupy a large amount of space, and cause the feeling of crowding in the house. Therefore, the short cut must be carried out in time to cut off the part with long growth, leaving 3-5 bud eyes, so as to Promote the growth of branches, but also increase the ornamental value.

Fire Dragon

2. Root trimming: in addition to stem pruning, the root should also be treated. It belongs to fleshy root. If there is too much water, the root will rot, so the growth will be affected. Take out the fire dragon, shake off the attached old soil, do not stick on it, deal with the root, remove the old root and rotten root, and do not deal with the healthy root.

Fire Dragon

2. Precautions

1. Time: the best time to prune is in spring. At this time, the climate is also very suitable, which is more conducive to the recovery of growth.

2. Strength: for some old plants, their recovery ability is poor and they are not suitable for heavy cutting, so pay attention to the strength.

Fire breathing dragon

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