How to prune Guanyin bamboo

When to prune Guanyin bamboo

Generally, the best time to prune Guanyin bamboo is when the temperature is 15-30 degrees, so pruning is chosen in spring. The specific best pruning time is from April to May.

Moreover, the pruned branches of Guanyin bamboo can be used for cuttings. Remove some leaves from the pruned branches and insert them directly into the sand bed. Keep them moist and they will take root in the same year.

How to prune the branches of Guanyin bamboo

The pruning of hydroponic Guanyin bamboo is mainly to prune its leaves, trim off the leaves that are deep in the water, and peel off the leaves wrapped around the stems to prevent the stems from staying in the water for a long time, causing the water to deteriorate.

When cultivating Guanyin bamboo in soil, you can cut off the parts of the plant that grow too high to make it look neater. You also need to remove the branches and stems that grow too densely. During the growth and maturity period, you need to trim some old and weak branches in time to maintain the ornamental value of Guanyin bamboo.

Tips for pruning Guanyin bamboo

It is relatively simple to prune the Guanyin bamboo bonsai. You can cut off the crossed branches and branches that may interfere with the shape at any time. If you see new branches and leaves sprouting, check whether they will affect the shape you want to prune before deciding whether to prune them.

Guanyin bamboo grows fast after pruning

The branches and leaves of Guanyin Bamboo are densely intertwined, resulting in poor light transmittance, which will affect the normal photosynthesis of some branches and leaves. Therefore, some of the dense branches and leaves need to be trimmed off.

Things to note when pruning Guanyin bamboo

Guanyin bamboo should usually be pruned lightly, and frequent heavy pruning should be avoided, otherwise the leaves will be sparse and the growth of the plant will be hindered. At the same time, attention should be paid to light, water, and temperature after each pruning. It is ideal to keep the environment semi-shaded and humid.