How to trim Buddha's palm

When to prune Buddha's palm

Buddha's palm is usually pruned in spring. You only need to trim the roots appropriately when repotting it. Generally, repotting should be done on a sunny day, not on rainy days.

After spring pruning, the root wounds are easy to heal, reducing the possibility of infection. In addition, it is generally necessary to repot on a sunny day, not on rainy days.

How to prune the branches of Buddha's palm

1. Spring pruning

Buddha's palm will sprout many new shoots in early spring from February to March, and needs to be pruned at this time. Except for some fruiting branches and branches that fill space, all other branches that do not need to bear fruit should be pruned so that more nutrients can be gathered on the fruiting branches to increase yield.

2. Summer pruning

Buddha's palm will grow more summer shoots after Grain Rain, which will compete with the fruits for nutrients, causing the fruits to grow slowly or mature late, and will also affect the growth of autumn shoots. Therefore, in summer, except for some special branches, the rest should also be pruned.

When pruning in summer, pay attention to the high temperature and high humidity environment. When there are sufficient nutrients, it is very easy for the plants to grow too tall, which will affect flowering, so pruning is necessary in time. When pruning, leave a few buds at the base of some non-fruiting branches so that new branches can sprout.

3. Autumn pruning

Autumn pruning is extremely important, as it is directly related to the number of flowers and fruits. When pruning, in addition to pruning some weak branches, diseased branches and dead branches, the remaining branches should not be pruned and left as fruiting branches. When pruning in autumn, it is more important to strengthen maintenance, which is the key.

Tips for Pruning Buddha’s Palm

After about two years of cultivation, the roots of the Buddha's Palm need to be pruned, or the old roots need to be cut off and re-grafted. Pruning is usually done when repotting. Rotten roots, old roots, and dense roots can be cut off to ensure that it has sufficient space to extend and can absorb nutrients well.

1. Pruning method: Before pruning the Buddha's palm, use sterilized scissors to cut off old and dead roots. At the same time, shorten the overly long roots appropriately. This can promote the growth of new roots. For dense roots, they should also be thinned out to enhance its air permeability.

2. Care after pruning: After pruning the Buddha's palm, do not put it in a pot immediately. Instead, place it in a cool and ventilated place and spray it with carbendazim appropriately so that the cut can dry as soon as possible. After the cut is dry, you can prepare new soil and re-pot it. After potting, it also needs to be kept away from light for a period of time.