Can hibiscus be pruned in autumn? (When and how to prune hibiscus)

Is it okay to prune hibiscus in autumn?

The pruning time for hibiscus is generally in spring and after flowering . Pruning at these two times is mainly to promote the growth of the plant.

In addition, pruning hibiscus in late autumn is certainly possible . Not only is it possible, but it is also a necessary major pruning. Moreover, pruning hibiscus in late autumn is a major move .

Because the temperature is already very low at this time, the flowering state has changed from the prosperous spring and summer to sparse, and the plants are slowly entering a dormant state of rest and recuperation. This is the most suitable time for pruning and nutrient storage.

1. Dwarfing

Hibiscus is a woody shrub or small tree with strong growth ability and resistance to pruning.

Because it is usually cultivated as a flower, it does not need to be too tall, especially when cultivated as a potted flower. Therefore, people often perform appropriate dwarfing pruning on it.

In late autumn every year, when the flowers gradually decrease and the plant enters a dormant state, you can cut off the overly tall trunk and overgrown stems and branches according to the size of the plant and the environment it usually lives in, and maintain it appropriately. This will successfully achieve dwarfing cultivation and achieve a "just right" ornamental effect .

2. Modeling

Late fall pruning is a great opportunity to shape hibiscus branches.

Due to the vigorous growth in spring and summer, many stems and branches are too long, too dense, messy and disordered, and the tree shape also looks complicated and random. This will inevitably create a messy effect on the surrounding environment and people's vision, which will greatly affect their mood.

Therefore, in late autumn, it is necessary to trim the hibiscus into a shape that you like and ideal.

3. Storage

Late autumn pruning of hibiscus is also very beneficial for the accumulation and storage of nutrients.

After the vigorous growth in spring and summer and the consumption of nutrients from continuous flowering, the hibiscus plants have gradually become exhausted and entered a dormant state to recuperate.

Cutting off unnecessary stems and branches at this time is not only beneficial to the dwarfing and shaping of the tree, but also greatly reduces nutrient consumption and is extremely beneficial to the accumulation and storage of nutrients.

4. Disease prevention

Pruning hibiscus in late autumn is also an excellent process for preventing and curing diseases.

Spring and summer are the peak seasons for the growth of diseases and insect pests, and it is inevitable that pathogens and insect eggs will be hidden between the stems and branches. After the big pruning in late autumn, a large number of disease-causing branches and leaves will be removed, which plays a good role in preventing and curing diseases.