How to prune golden branches and green leaves? Pruning methods and key points

When is the right time to prune golden branches and green leaves?

The best time to prune the Jade Plant is spring, because spring is the peak growth period of the Jade Plant. The Jade Plant can also grow rapidly after pruning. When pruning, the yellow leaves should be cut off immediately, and the diseased branches and leaves should be cut off from the base.

Tips for pruning golden branches and green leaves

Dense branch pruning: You can prune the dense areas less, and leave the sparse areas as much as possible, and try to keep both sides neat and the same, so that the ornamental value of the entire plant will be higher.

During the dormant period, short pruning is used: Generally speaking, the plant will enter a dormant state during the high temperatures in summer and the low temperatures in winter. If you prune it at this time, you can use short pruning to cut off the taller branches, just keep them at about ten centimeters, and thus trim out a rough outline.

Diseased and weak branches need to be heavily pruned: If there are some diseased and weak branches, leaving them on the plant will not only look unsightly, but will also absorb a large amount of nutrients. It is better to cut them off as soon as possible. Not only that, it is best to deal with them immediately to retain more nutrients to promote the growth of new buds.

Repotting is pruning: In fact, the plant will be repotted once every spring. At this time, some unnecessary branches and leaves will be cut off, including messy roots, so that the whole plant will be more comfortable after repotting.

Precautions for pruning golden branches and green leaves

The branches of Jade Plant look very much like wood, but they are actually fleshy and contain relatively more water. This is one of the reasons why it is relatively drought-resistant. Therefore, do not use too much force when pruning or tying to avoid damage to the stems.