How long does it take for the purple bamboo plum to wither after blooming? How to prune and maintain it after flowering

1. How long does it take to wither?

Its flowers are very beautiful when they bloom, with elegant shapes, looking charming and delicate, and the color of the flowers is blue-purple. It blooms at the junction of spring and summer, that is, from April to June. Although it is extremely beautiful, the blooming time of a single flower is very short, only one day. It blooms in the morning and withers in the evening. It sounds very precious.

2. How to prune and maintain after flowering

1. Pruning: After the flowers have faded, you need to remove the withered flowers and pedicels, and pick off the old leaves below. This can reduce excessive consumption of nutrients and prevent it from affecting the plant's flowering next year. Otherwise, the remaining nutrients will affect the viewing experience. This can also have an aesthetic effect.

2. Maintenance: After all the flowers have withered, you can repot and change the soil to ensure adequate nutrition. Once the flowers have faded, stop fertilizing. It likes sunlight and should be placed near a south-facing window to get more sunlight to promote its growth.