How to prune nasturtium

Pruning time

Seedling stage: Nasturtium grows fast and has a strong apical growth advantage. If you want it to have lush flowers and leaves, you must top it when it is a seedling to make it grow side branches.

Mature plant stage: Mature nasturtium has many branches, and if they are not pulled, they will look like thorns in the primitive jungle. At this time, pick up a pair of scissors and trim those vines that are growing sideways to make your nasturtium more stylish and colorful!

Pruning and maintenance

After topping: After topping, apply fertilizer and water. Generally, the new branches that sprout out in about 10 days can reach several centimeters in length. When the plant grows to 15 to 20 cm above the surface of the pot, it is necessary to set up a support, tie the vines evenly to the support, and make the leaves face in one direction.

The size of the bracket should be such that the vines and leaves can grow all over the bracket in the later stage of growth. It is generally about 20 cm higher than the surface of the pot. It should be tied as the stems grow, and make sure that the vines are evenly distributed on the bracket.

After pruning mature plants: Pruning mature plants is to allow them to have more branches, so as to achieve a beautiful shape with lush flowers and leaves. After pruning, be sure to water the plants in time to keep them in good growth condition.

Benefits of Topping

Note that topping is also called pinching. Pinching has a positive effect in the cultivation and management of nasturtium. It can effectively control the height of the plant and make the plant dwarf.

Pinching can promote the germination of side branches and increase the number of flower branches;

Pinching can also control the flowering period, ensure uniform flowering, and delay the flowering period. Generally, pinching is done 1 to 3 times, and pinching should be done when the plant grows 7 or 8 leaves. Pinching starts after planting and stops one month before flower buds are formed.