How to prune hanging bamboo

When to prune the hanging bamboo

Hanging bamboo can be pruned in spring, especially pinching and root pruning are the two more critical ones. Other things like pruning diseased and insect-infested branches, dead branches, leggy branches, and dense branches can be done throughout the year. However, no matter which season the pruning is done, it must be done in clear weather.

How to prune the branches of the hanging bamboo plum

The growth ability of the hanging bamboo plum is very strong, so during the growing season, dense and messy branches need to be pruned, and longer branches also need to be shortened. Before winter, dry, diseased and insect-infested branches also need to be pruned to make the nutrients more concentrated, which is also beneficial for the plant to overwinter.

Because the branches of the hanging bamboo plum often grow very messy and sometimes go slanting, they need to be pruned frequently. Usually, we must decisively clean up the too messy branches to ensure a good shape. The leaves at the base of the plant will gradually wither and turn yellow, so at this time, we must prune some of the branches that have grown too long.

Pruning tips for hanging bamboo

During the seedling stage of the hanging bamboo plum, it is necessary to pinch the top of the plant to control the plant height and promote its growth to be more luxuriant. During the normal maintenance process, if some diseased branches and dead leaves are found, they need to be cut off in time, which can effectively reduce diseases and pests and improve the ornamental value of the plant.

If some branches grow too long, some old leaves will slowly turn yellow, dry up, and die, so it is necessary to control their growth length as much as possible and prune some branches that grow too long in time to concentrate nutrients on other branches.

Pruning of hanging bamboo plum makes it grow faster

Pinching the hanging bamboo plum should be done during the seedling stage, not too late, and the best time should not be missed. The specific time is in late spring, between late May and mid-June. The temperature is suitable at this time, and it is the growing season of the plant. It is convenient to observe the growth of the branches, and the plant can recover faster after pruning, which can reduce damage to it.

Precautions for pruning hanging bamboo

The pruning tools for hanging bamboo are basically scissors. Before pruning, they need to be disinfected. They can be soaked in potassium permanganate solution to reduce bacterial infection.