First of all, you need to know that the growth ability of gold branches and jade leaves is very strong. They are durable and can be pruned anytime, anywhere. They can be pruned as they like. They can be repaired as they want and when they want. It's all up to personal preference. However, in the spring of each year, when the basin is turned for soil replacement, it can be re cut and the plants can be renewed.
In addition, the shape of the trim is also very casual, according to their own preferences, don't be afraid to cut bad, after the trim 3 days to see the ugly, the fourth day to get used to it.
Although the repair of gold branches and jade leaves is relatively casual, there are certain principles. Let's take a look at the following.
The whole outline of the Portulacaria afra is very important. If you are a novice in breeding and don't trust your own aesthetics, just remember to keep the shape of the crown in a triangle with unequal sides. Unequal triangle has strong stability and dynamic beauty, so it is the best choice for the beginner.
As for the modeling method, of course, it is mainly based on trimming, supplemented by climbing. When climbing the branches, pay attention to the fact that the Portulacaria afra are fleshy stems. Although they look like wood, they feel like water under the gray skin. So in the process of climbing, do not use too much force to pull its fleshy stem.
The branches and leaves of Portulacaria afra can be pruned frequently. All the clumped branches, Cross branches, introverted branches, parallel branches and other branches that do not look good can be pruned. However, in order to avoid the shape deformation in the growth process, it is suggested that we should try our best to keep one or two branches when pruning, which can make up for the lack of shape.
