How to trim mosquito repellent grass

When to mow mosquito repellent grass

Mosquito repellent grass is generally more suitable for pruning in autumn. If you want to use the pruned branches of mosquito repellent grass for cuttings, the top bud cutting method is generally used. Cut off the top bud, leaving only the top growth point and 1-2 new leaves, remove the leaflets at the stem nodes, and then insert it into the prepared soil. Don't insert it too deep, generally 0.5-1 cm is enough.

How to trim the branches and leaves of mosquito repellent grass

According to the growth of mosquito repellent grass, it needs to be pruned in autumn, leaving the strong main branches near the base and distributing them evenly, 3 to 5 branches are enough. Other overcrowded, overgrown or weak branches can be pruned directly from the base.

Afterwards, the main branches and side branches of the mosquito repellent grass should be pruned short. Only the healthy side buds need to be retained on each side branch. This will make the entire branch evenly distributed and compact, and the plant shape will be fuller and stronger.

Tips for pruning mosquito repellent grass

It is common to prune mosquito repellent grass on a daily basis. Generally, the branches are pruned, and the diseased branches, weak branches, etc. of the mosquito repellent grass are pruned, but do not pruned too harshly.

Mosquito repellent grass grows fast when trimmed

If you want the mosquito repellent grass to grow quickly, you need to trim the withered flowers and branches and leaves in time after the plant blooms, or remove the excess parts, to ensure that the newly grown flowers can have more nutrients and stimulate the germination of new buds.

Precautions for pruning mosquito repellent grass

After pruning the mosquito repellent grass, the branch wounds should be coated with wood ash, sulfur powder, cigarette ash, or plant wound healing agent. In addition, the faster and sharper the pruning tools, the better.

Because the juice of mosquito repellent grass is toxic, you should wear gloves when pruning or wash your hands in time after pruning, otherwise you will be poisoned.