How to prune the Guanyin lotus

How to prune the Avalokitesvara

It is generally better to prune the Alocasia odora in spring when the climate is suitable. Pruning when repotting will help it to quickly resume growth.

The main thing to do with the Alocasia odora is to trim the dead leaves. If you want it to look better, you need to "behead" it. Beheading the Alocasia odora means to remove the middle of the leaf core, keep the "beheading" wound dry, and place it in a scattered light and ventilated environment for normal maintenance.

Tips for pruning Guanyin lotus

The Alocasia odora can usually only maintain 4-6 green leaves. If it grows too many, they will turn yellow and become weak, and need to be cut off with a knife or scissors.

In addition, cut off the overgrown branches of the Alocasia odora. If you find weak branches, you also need to cut them off. This can reduce the consumption of soil nutrients, allowing it to grow well in the potting soil and encourage the plant to bloom out of the pot.

Precautions for pruning Guanyin Lotus

The juice of the lotus is poisonous. When pruning, do not let the juice get into your eyes or wounds, otherwise it is very dangerous. After the lotus flesh is "beheaded", it should be placed in a ventilated and cool place with scattered light. If it is exposed to too much sunlight, it is easy to cause bacterial infection, sunburn, etc.