How to prune the roots of honeysuckle

Does honeysuckle need root pruning?

Pruning the root system of honeysuckle is the basis for pruning it into a tree shape. If the roots are not pruned in time after digging it out and potting it, it will be difficult to maintain the tree shape. Before potting, you can cut off the overly long and thin roots, and then you don’t need to prune it frequently.

Do I need to trim the roots of a newly purchased honeysuckle? Before repotting the newly purchased honeysuckle, I need to trim the plant's overgrown branches, diseased branches, overly dense branches and withered branches to reduce the plant's nutrient consumption, retain nutrients and promote the plant's recovery after repotting.

Root pruning and potting of honeysuckle

After removing the soil from the potted honeysuckle, we must first thoroughly comb the roots of the plant to find out the rotten, decayed, old, weak, and diseased roots in the root system, cut them off, dry them slightly, and then pot them.

Root washing: After pruning the roots of honeysuckle, it is best to soak it in water for 2 hours to speed up the germination of new roots and new shoots, then apply potassium permanganate solution to the root wounds, and then plant it in a pot.

How long to pot: After pruning the roots of honeysuckle, it usually only needs to be placed in a semi-shaded place for most of the day or one night before it can be potted.

Maintenance of succulent plants after root pruning and repotting

Watering: For honeysuckle that has just been potted, water it thoroughly once when potting, and then keep the soil moist. At this time, the root absorption capacity is very poor. If the watering is not well controlled, it is easy to cause root rot, resulting in a decrease in the survival rate of honeysuckle.

Sunbathing: Don’t rush to expose the newly potted honeysuckle to the sun. It is best to place it in a cool environment for about 7 to 10 days. After it has adapted to the pot, we can gradually place it in the sun for maintenance.