How to prune red cicada flowers after they bloom

Pruning after flowering

After the red cicada blooms, you can prune the remaining flowers. First, remove the remaining flowers on the branches to avoid consuming nutrients and causing the flowers to rot. Prune the branches appropriately, cut off the withered branches, and also cut off the dead branches and rotten leaves on the plants.

Pruning and flowering of red cicada

The buds of the red cicada grow on tender branches. Regular pruning can help it grow more branches, which is conducive to more vigorous flowering. It is best to choose to prune from February to April, and avoid pruning during the flowering period, otherwise it will affect flowering. Cut off the remaining flowers after the flowers wither. A major pruning should be carried out in autumn to promote more flowering next year.

Reasons why red cicada flowers do not bloom

The phenomenon of red cicada not blooming may be caused by insufficient light, and it needs to be supplemented with sunlight at this time. If the temperature is too low or excessive nitrogen fertilizer is applied during the flowering period, it will also cause it to not bloom.

How to make red cicada flower bloom more

The red hibiscus likes loose, fertile, well-drained and breathable soil. You can use humus soil and coarse sand to mix the soil to improve the nutrients in the soil. When fertilizing the red hibiscus, you should follow the principle of "thin fertilizer and frequent application". Appropriate topdressing can be done during the growth period to promote the growth and flowering of the plant.

Maintenance method of red cicada flower after flowering

After the red cicada blooms, you must ensure that it can fully absorb sunlight and the temperature should be controlled at around 15 to 30 degrees. Fertilizer can be applied once one to two weeks, but be sure to apply less fertilizer, not more.