How to prune the fortune tree

Money tree pruning time

The best time to prune the money tree is around early to mid-May, but it will vary due to different regional climates. The climate in the Yangtze River Basin is relatively mild, so it can be done in April. The climate and temperature at this time are more suitable for the growth and development of the plant, and are also conducive to the sprouting of new branches later.

The money tree needs to be pruned during its growth process, which is beneficial for it to sprout new branches and also has a good-looking plant shape, preventing it from growing too densely. After pruning, it can also reduce unnecessary nutrient waste.

How to prune the fortune tree

1. Preparation: When pruning the money tree, you need to prepare special gardening scissors and avoid using ordinary scissors, otherwise the cut will be too large and affect the later recovery. You also need to wear gloves. One month before pruning, you need to move the money tree to a suitable environment for growth and apply appropriate fertilizers.

2. Pruning: When pruning the money tree, you need to cut off some overgrown branches, weak branches, and old branches, and keep the strong branches. If it is a small money tree, you only need to remove the side buds in time. After pruning, you need to place it in a darker place for maintenance.

3. Maintenance and management: After pruning, the money tree cannot be watered and should be kept away from rain to avoid cut rot. Before the branches sprout, liquid fertilizer mainly composed of nitrogen should be applied, and fungicide should be sprayed once during maintenance to prevent root rot.