How to prune the bird's nest

1. Trimming tools

Its branches are different from those of other plants, as they are woody. Therefore, special pruning tools, such as pruning knives, should be used when pruning. They must then be disinfected before use to prevent the plant from being infected with bacteria or diseases.

2. When to prune

When pruning it, it is better to prune it later than too early. Many people feel that it stops growing in winter, so pruning is most appropriate at this time. In fact, this view is not entirely correct. Because only some tree species can be pruned in winter, not all of them. So don't prune too early, spring is the best time to prune.

3. Pruning method

Many people like to prune it in winter, but if the method is inappropriate, pruning will fail. One reason is that the tree species is not suitable. Like the Kusanagi plant, its branches will always be in a state of dehydration as long as there are wounds. Therefore, after pruning at this time, the short branches will die due to lack of water. The second reason is that its branches are too thin. If they are pruned at this time, the branches will wither and die. Therefore, you must master the correct pruning methods, such as choosing a day with good weather when pruning, and the pruning environment should be clean and dry, and choosing the right time for pruning so as not to damage it.

4. Maintenance after pruning

After pruning, you need to take good care of it. First, reduce watering, and after the wound is dry, water it appropriately. Then stop fertilizing until new leaves grow out, then apply an appropriate amount of thin fertilizer; then provide a small amount of light, otherwise the plant will become dehydrated.