How to prune Aspidistra

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A year's plan begins in spring. Early spring is the period when plants sprout and grow, and Aspidistra is no exception. At this time, the Aspidistra needs to be pruned. On the one hand, some aging stems and leaves should be cut off to make the plant more beautiful; on the other hand, cutting off the dead leaves can save some nutrients and promote the growth of new leaves. Pruning at this time can be combined with repotting. Note that when repotting, you need to replace part of the nutrient soil, add an appropriate amount of base fertilizer, and place it in a cool place for maintenance for a period of time.

How to trim

The main purpose of pruning Aspidistra is to adjust the growth balance between branches and leaves, promote flowering and fruiting, improve ventilation conditions, and promote stronger growth of branches and leaves.

There are two main types of pruning of Aspidistra: one is thinning, the other is leaf picking, but they are essentially the same.

Let’s first look at thinning. The Aspidistra that has been potted at home for 3 to 4 years usually has dense branches and leaves. The main purpose of thinning is to cut off diseased branches, weak branches, dead branches, etc., to enhance ventilation, facilitate light transmission through the internal leaves, and enhance the growth of the plant. Thinning is generally done in spring every year.

Another method is to pick leaves, remove old and yellow leaves in time to promote the sprouting of new leaves. But be careful to only cut off the old leaves and keep the new leaves. Be careful when pruning and don't be too harsh. Because the germination of leaves requires nutrients from old leaves, the process of leaf reduction is difficult to carry out.