How to prune seven-leaf lotus

When to prune the seven-leaf lotus

The best time to prune the seven-leaf lily is during its growing season, which is from March to June each year. During this period, the temperature is relatively mild and humid, and the seven-leaf lily grows faster. After pruning, it can immediately recover its "vitality" and grow new branches.

If you want to use the pruned branches of the seven-leaf lily for cuttings, you need to choose the top branches of the year, the length should be 8 to 10 cm, and it needs to have more than 3 leaf nodes. Remove the lower leaves and insert them directly into the sand bed, keeping the soil in the pot moist.

How to prune the branches of seven-leaf lotus

In summer, the temperature is high and the humidity is good, so the branches and leaves of the seven-leaf lily will grow rapidly. At this time, there will often be branches that are too long. It is necessary to trim the excessively long branches and leaves and shorten them to promote the plant's absorption of nutrients. When cutting, leave one-third of the length.

In winter, some parts of the seven-leaf lily will have very dense branches, while another part will have very sparse branches. At this time, when pruning, first cut off the bad parts of the branches, then cut off the small branches, leaving the best main trunk.

Tips for pruning seven-leaf lotus

When pruning the seven-leaf vine, you need to follow the principle of "pruning the weak and keeping the strong", that is, on a main branch, you should leave strong branches, and small branches can be cut off from the roots. Generally, it is advisable to cut off 2/3 of the strong branches to control the crazy growth of branches and the excessive size of the tree.

Seven-leaf lotus grows faster when pruned

If you want the seven-leaf lily to grow fast, you need to place it in a diffuse light environment during the summer, cut the main branches of the plant short by two-thirds, and wipe off the newly grown buds, leaving only 2 to 3 buds. This will encourage the plant to sprout more buds and enable it to grow better.

Seven-leaf lotus pruning and flowering

In order to make the seven-leaf lily bloom, you need to retain the strong main branches on it, but the weak branches and leaves on it should be directly cut off to avoid nutrient consumption, so that it can grow well and bloom vigorously.

Precautions for pruning seven-leaf lotus

Every time you prune the seven-leaf lily, be careful not to prune it too hard, and do not water the plant. You can also spray the plant with carbendazim for disinfection. This will prevent bacteria, diseases and insects from harming the plant. Otherwise, the plant will easily wither and rot, leading to the death of the entire plant.