How to prune hibiscus and what to pay attention to

When is the best time to prune hibiscus?

From the perspective of daily maintenance, diseased branches, weak branches, overcrowded branches, etc. can be pruned at any time. Another part is to control the plant shape. It is best to prune after the leaves fall in autumn and before the new buds sprout in spring. It is recommended to prune before the new buds sprout in spring in the south, and in the north, it can be pruned after the leaves fall in autumn or before the new buds sprout in spring.

Hibiscus Pruning Tips

If the hibiscus does not shed its leaves in winter, you can prune it before new buds sprout in spring. If the hibiscus sheds its leaves in winter, you can prune it after the leaves fall or before new buds sprout in spring. During the period of vigorous growth of hibiscus, light pruning is OK, but it is best not to prune it heavily, otherwise it will seriously affect the subsequent growth and flowering ability next year.

How to prune hibiscus to make it grow faster

It is best to prune weak and dense branches of hibiscus as early as possible, preferably during the period of new budding, so that the remaining branches will grow stronger.

How to prune hibiscus so that it blooms

The reason why pruning hibiscus is chosen after the leaves fall in autumn and before new buds sprout in spring is because during this period the hibiscus is in a dormant or semi-dormant state, its growth rate is relatively slow, and its root system is not very active. Pruning has little impact on the plant, the wound is not easily infected, and will not cause poor growth or no flowering in the next year.

If you prune the hibiscus during this period, it will grow well when the temperature rises in the spring, with more new branches and more flowers in the future.

Tips for pruning hibiscus

The pruning of hibiscus should be treated differently. For example, when making flower hedges and flower walls, it does not require too detailed pruning. At the same time, the pruning period can also be extended from leaf fall to early June of the second year.