How to prune weeping begonia

When to prune the weeping crabapple

It is generally more appropriate to prune the weeping begonia in spring, when the plant is growing vigorously and can recover as soon as possible after pruning. The pruned branches of the weeping begonia need to be used for cuttings. You need to choose branches with a length of about 12-16cm, soak them in rooting water before cutting, and then insert them into the soil.

How to prune the branches of the weeping crabapple

Generally, pruning is required before the weeping crabapple sprouts in spring. It is mainly to prune off the tops of last year's branches. This can promote branch growth and increase the number of flowers. In addition, it is also necessary to pay attention to timely pruning of dense and weak branches to promote ventilation and light.

Before flowering in summer, the weeping crabapple needs to be pruned twice, mainly to shape the plant. The plant also needs to be pruned once in winter to remove dry and diseased branches in preparation for growth in the spring of the following year.

Tips for pruning weeping begonia

When pruning the weeping crabapple, the stem is usually left and the side branches that deviate from the growth are cut off. In addition, it should be noted that the weak branches are lower and the thick branches are higher. The latter is to cut off diseased, insect-infested and dead branches, avoid excessive branches, and promote germination. In addition, we must follow the principle of strong branches and weak scissors.

Precautions for pruning weeping begonia

When pruning weeping crabapples, you need to be careful to avoid mechanical pruning based on standard tree shapes, and do not prune according to changes in the tree shape. When pruning, you need to pay attention to the degree of damage to the tree.