How to prune butterfly plum when it blooms

How to prune butterfly plum when it blooms

The pruning of butterfly plum is generally done when its flower buds have just differentiated. At this time, all the weaker flower buds should be cut off, and only the flower buds on the main branches should be retained.

How to prune butterfly plum

The best time to prune butterfly plum is generally in May and December every year. May is the growing season of butterfly plum. Pruning at this time can promote the growth of side buds, which is beneficial to increase the number of flowers. The flowering period ends in December, which is the winter when the temperature is relatively low. Pruning branches has little effect on plant growth, and can reduce nutrient loss and help overwinter.

If you want the butterfly orchid to bloom better, you should cut off all the flower stalks before the flowering period to reduce the consumption of nutrients by the flower stalks. Generally, you should cut them directly close to the bottom of the flower stalks, so that it can bloom better.

Precautions for pruning butterfly plum

1. Cut before the flowers:

Before the Phalaenopsis orchid blooms, cut off the older leaves, thinner stems, and also the thinner and diseased and insect-infested flower buds.

2. Cut after the flowers bloom:

When the Phalaenopsis orchid dies, cut off the dead flowers and branches in time to prevent it from producing seeds. This will consume too many nutrients, which is not conducive to the continued growth of the Phalaenopsis orchid and the large-scale flowering in the next flowering period, and it is very likely to cause the entire plant to wither.

3. Cut the root system:

The root system of Phalaenopsis is relatively developed and it grows very fast, so root pruning and repotting are required every year to help Phalaenopsis regain vitality and grow healthily.

<<:  Mango seed germination method

>>:  What crops are suitable for growing in Yuncheng?

Recommend

Why are the leaves of Buddha's hand turning yellow and falling off?

Buddha's hand leaves turn yellow Reasons for ...

When to plant corn

1. Shandong region In Shandong area, spring corn ...

Cultivation methods and precautions of colored calla lily

1. Breeding methods 1. Soil: When planting this p...

Spring maintenance methods for Clivia

Leave the room at the right time In winter, Clivi...

How to propagate lotus root and what to pay attention to

Lotus root propagation method The lotus root prop...

When does the jasmine flower bloom?

1. Flowering period The flowering period of the j...

How to propagate wild roses

Cutting propagation Time choice: If it is under n...

How to grow Euphorbia obesa in winter? Can it be pruned in winter?

1. Keep warm Since the temperature is low in wint...

How long does it take for white chrysanthemum to adapt to the pot

White chrysanthemum acclimatization time There is...

Four-season maintenance methods of cinnabar root (wealth seeds)

Spring maintenance method of cinnabar root In spr...

How to prune the money tree

When to prune the money tree The pruning of the m...

What are the cultivation methods and precautions of daffodils?

Narcissus Introduction Narcissus is a herbaceous ...

Can Christmas cactus be propagated by cuttings in summer?

1. Can cuttings be taken in summer? It can be pro...