If you prune and transplant azaleas, Christmas cacti and geraniums like this after they bloom, they will fill your yard with them next year!

Pruning and cutting of Christmas cactus (Cactus finger) after flowering

Pruning after flowering

1. After the Christmas cactus blooms, count from the root and leave 7-8 leaves, and cut off the rest. When cutting, cut at the junction of the leaves, not in the middle of the leaves. Only if the Christmas cactus is cut in this way can it get enough nutrition, bloom evenly, and not affect the shape of the plant.

Before pruning

(Author: Xidi Agriculture Source: Christmas Claw Bar)

After trimming

(Author: Xidi Agriculture Source: Christmas Claw Bar)

2. Cut off overly dense branches to ensure ventilation and avoid stem and root rot caused by poor ventilation.

(Author: Chunmei Lover Source: Christmas Claw Bar)

3. After a while, 4-5 small buds will grow on the nodes of Christmas cactus. At this time, we need to cut off 2-3 small buds and leave only 1-2 branches.

Cuttings after flowering

1. Cut off 2-3 sections of the branches, dry them for a few days, or apply some rooting powder.

(Author: Winter Source: Flowers on the Road)

2. Mix river sand and leaf mold in a ratio of 2:8.

3. Insert the branches into the soil, 2-3 cm, place them in a cool place, spray water every day to keep them moist, and they will take root in about 10 days.

(Author: Winter Source: Flowers on the Road)

Rhododendron post-pruning and cuttings

Pruning after flowering

1. Trim off the flowers and receptacle. The receptacle is the flower, and the stem that supports the flower underneath. Don't cut off too much.

2. Cut off all dense branches and crossed branches that hinder growth to maintain the shape and improve ventilation and lighting conditions. Cut off all dead branches, diseased branches, overlapping branches and crossed branches at the roots.

3. The pruned branches will sprout new branches. When the new branches (except the main branches) grow to 5-6 cm, pinch off the top to promote branching. Generally, one branch can grow 2-4 branches, so just leave 2. Then continue to pinch the heart.

4. Cut off the overgrown branches and branches that are too high and are not conducive to shaping. For example: If your azalea is in the shape of a mushroom head, we can trim the whole plant into a semicircle after it blooms.

5. If you want to make the azalea into a cliff style, it not only requires pruning, but also requires climbing and other techniques to shape it, which requires a long period of time.

6. Cut off the small buds that sprout at the base of the plant in time, otherwise they will compete with the main trunk for nutrients and disrupt the plant shape. Note: The roots and branches cannot be pruned at the same time, and weak or diseased branches should not be pruned.

Cuttings after flowering

1. The best time to propagate azalea is April-May and August-September, when the survival rate is the highest, so the cut branches are most suitable for propagation.

(Author: Seeking Life in the Wilderness Source: Azalea Bar)

2. Prepare the soil for cuttings by mixing peat soil, garden soil and coconut coir in a ratio of 4:3:3. Use a spray bottle to wet the soil in advance.

3. Cut off several azalea branches, trim each section into about 8 cm, cut off the lower leaves, and cut half of the upper leaves to reduce evaporation. Soak the trimmed branches in the rooting powder solution for about 5 minutes and dry them.

(Author: Liu Tiezhi Source: Yuhua Valley)

4. Put the soil into the seedling box, use a thin wooden stick to poke a hole in the middle of each seedling box, and insert the azalea branches into it.

5. Cover the seedling box with a lid or a layer of film and place it in a well-lit and ventilated place.

6. Ventilate the lid at noon every day, and spray water to keep the soil moist when the soil surface is dry. The branches will take root after a few weeks.

(Author: Stubborn Radish Luqi Source: Huaba)

Pruning and cuttings of geraniums after flowering

Pruning after flowering

1. After the geraniums have finished blooming, cut off the branches to avoid wasting nutrients.

2. Cut off branches that are too long, too dense, or messy, especially branches that have bloomed, which are generally longer and need to be shortened appropriately. The shortened branches will sprout new branches and give birth to new flower buds!

3. After being shortened, new buds will sprout in about a week. When the new buds grow to 5-6 cm, pinch off the tips to promote branching, leaving only 2-3 leaves. More side branches will then grow. Of course, this is only for varieties with poor branching ability. Geraniums with good branching ability do not need to be topped.

(Author: Yan Guilai 2011 Source: Walking on Flowers)

4. Geraniums hibernate in the summer and are relatively weak. In autumn, some branches that are sunburned, underdeveloped, or in bad positions can be pruned off, but for plants in poor condition, they can be heavily pruned to help them resume growth.

5. The cutting position can be made 5-8 cm above the potting soil. The cut should not be too far from the bud point, just a little above, leaving a few leaves for photosynthesis. The tool must be sharp and the cut should be neat. Sprinkle the wound with carbendazim dry powder for sterilization. Do not let it come into contact with water for a short time to prevent infection.

(Author: Yan Guilai 2011 Source: Walking on Flowers)

Cuttings after flowering

1. Find a few disposable plastic bottles and cups, and use a sharp object to poke several holes in the bottom.

2. Do not throw away the cut geranium branches. Cut them into small sections of about 9-15 cm, leaving 1-2 leaves on each section, and place them in a well-lit and ventilated place to dry for a day.

3. Prepare clean river sand, put it into a plastic cup, soak the sand in advance, and then insert the branches into the sand.

4. After planting, place it in a well-lit and ventilated place, spray water every day to keep the sand slightly moist.

5. After about 10-15 days, the geranium will grow roots and sprouts, which proves that the branches are alive. After they are alive, you can transplant them into pots.

Pruning and cutting of Rieger Begonia after flowering

Pruning after flowering

1. After the Begonia has finished blooming, cut off the branches. It is best to use a wallpaper knife when cutting. Before cutting, heat the blade with a lighter to disinfect it.

2. Begonia is particularly susceptible to black rot, so after cutting, be sure to sprinkle a layer of carbendazim dry powder on it. Do not spray water in the short term, otherwise it will easily be infected and rot!

3. Check the Begonia for rotten branches, overcrowded branches, or branches with diseases and insect pests, and cut them off in time to avoid infecting other branches and causing the death of the entire plant.

Cuttings after flowering

1. When grafting Begonia, be sure to use healthy branches. If you find any black spots on the branches, cut them off. The blade is cut at a 45-degree angle.

2. Place the cut branches in a well-lit and ventilated place to dry for about 4-5 hours.

3. Insert the dried begonia into clean soil and water it once. Cover it with a bag to keep it moist and it will be ready to grow in about 1-2 weeks.