When is the best time to prune the swallowtail palm?

The effect of pruning the bird's nest

The bird's nest plant grows very fast. If it is not pruned in time, it will look messy and have no shape to look at, which will greatly reduce its ornamental value. Therefore, if you grow a bird's nest plant at home, you need to prun it.

When to prune the stork's palm

It is suitable to prune the Cranesbill palm in spring and autumn because it grows vigorously and has dense branches and leaves in these two seasons. Timely pruning can reduce nutrient loss and allow it to continuously grow new branches, greatly enhancing the beauty of the plant.

Propagation of Crassula ovata by cuttings

The time for pruning and propagation of the bird's nest palm can be carried out in spring and autumn. At this time, the temperature is stable at around 20 degrees and the air humidity is relatively high, which is suitable for rooting and germination.

How to prune the bird's nest

When pruning the Swallow's Palm, old and dead leaves can be removed by hand, and branches can be pruned with special scissors. Dense branches and branches that are not growing well can be pruned in time to prevent the spread of diseases and ensure the normal growth of the Swallow's Palm.

When pruning, you can shorten the overgrown branches so that they are about the same length as the relatively slow-growing branches. You can prune according to your preferences and also according to the growth direction of the main trunk of the plant.

Precautions for pruning the bird's nest

The Crane's Palm is a plant with woody branches and buds. Special pruning tools must be used when pruning it, and the plant-specific pruning shears must be disinfected before pruning to avoid the plant becoming diseased due to bacterial infection.

When pruning the Kusamahara, you must choose a relatively clean and dry environment. Never prune in an overly humid place. The weather must also be sunny and pruning must be done in the morning or afternoon. Only in this way can the plant avoid being invaded by pathogens due to moisture.