How to prune ivyIvy branches can be pruned in spring, when the temperature is more pleasant and conducive to wound recovery. Ivy needs to be pruned regularly. During the seedling stage, it is necessary to pinch the top of the plant to prevent it from growing too fast. It is also necessary to prune diseased and weak branches, old and dead branches, overgrown branches, and overlapping branches to reduce nutrient loss. Longer branches can be shortened. Ivy pruningIvy is usually used in hanging shapes, flower basket shapes, etc. 1. Hanging shape : When growing ivy, it is often hung in the air, with 5-10 vines hanging down, and other branches are cut as short as possible, which looks good. 2. Flower basket style : Ivy can also be made into the style of a flower basket, which is highly ornamental. Longer vines can be inserted on both sides of the flowerpot. The two ends of the vines are in the soil of the flowerpot, and the middle is made into an arch shape. Its vines surround the vines to form a flower basket shape. Ivy Pruning TipsSome branches with good growth need to be retained, and some branches that grow poorly need to be cut off. If they grow too densely, you can properly comb out some of the denser branches, leaving the strong ones and cutting off the thin ones. Ivy pruning grows fasterIvy grows quickly, so diseased, insect-infested, and entangled branches need to be pruned promptly. This will not only reduce nutrient consumption, but also encourage the plant to sprout new branches, making the new branches grow thicker. Ivy pruning floweringDuring the cultivation period of ivy, some withered leaves will appear, and these leaves need to be trimmed off, which can promote its growth and make it easier to bloom. Ivy pruning precautionsAfter pruning, the ivy must not be placed directly in the sun, but in a well-ventilated, cool place, so that its side branches can grow faster. The pruning tools need to be disinfected, and there is no need to water a lot after pruning to avoid wound infection. |
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