How to prune azalea

When to prune azaleas

The pruning time of azalea is determined according to its growth zone. It needs to be pruned when it starts to grow luxuriantly, after the flowering period, and during the period of disease and insect pests. If the pruned branches of azalea are to be used for cuttings, the leaves at the base should be cut off, leaving about 4 leaves, and then the cuttings should be planted in the soil. Pay attention to watering thoroughly to keep them moist.

How to prune the branches of azalea

The main purpose of azalea pruning is to cut off some thin branches, overgrown branches, thin branches, diseased branches and dead branches, among which the main ones to be pruned are overgrown branches and deformed branches.

Leggy branches : Leggy branches refer to those branches that grow too prominently and in a disorderly length. After the plant flowers, you can use thinning pruning to remove the leggy branches. This not only allows other branches to receive light more evenly, but also controls and improves the shape of the plant.

Deformed branches : Deformed branches are those branches that look messy and seriously affect the beauty of the plant. They need to be pruned immediately to avoid affecting the healthy growth of other branches and leaves, maintaining the beautiful appearance of the potted plants and improving their ornamental value.

Azalea pruning tips

If the branches of azalea are too long, they should be cut back to 1/3 to 2/3 of the length. It should not be too long or too short, as that will affect its appearance.

When cutting off branches or leaves that are infected with pests and diseases, be sure to cut close to the base and do not leave even a little bit of disease to avoid recurrence of the old damage in the future. When pruning the azalea potted plants, think of a general shape in your mind to avoid pruning plants of different lengths, which will affect the appearance.

Azalea grows fast after pruning

If you want azalea to grow faster, you need to trim off the withered flowers after they fade. This can reduce excessive consumption of nutrients and promote the growth of plant branches.

Azalea pruning and flowering

In order for azalea to grow and bloom, the plants need to be pinched and topped in time, and the dead branches and leaves need to be trimmed frequently, which can promote the flowering of azalea.

Notes on pruning azalea

When pruning azaleas, in addition to pruning diseased, insect-infested, weak branches and overgrown branches, in order to promote the next round of flowering, it is also necessary to promptly prune away the withered flowers and prune those branches that have flowered but are not growing properly.

Due to the high temperature in summer, the plants basically enter a dormant period and stop growing, so it is not advisable to prune them. In order to keep the plants alive, they need to be placed in a cool and ventilated place for maintenance.