How to prune Brazilian wood and how long does it take for it to sprout after topping

1. Pruning time

The pruning of rubber trees is generally concentrated in the growing season, that is, spring and autumn. In summer, due to the high temperature and humidity, the wounds after pruning are easily infected, causing the plants to become sick. The temperature is not high in winter, which is not conducive to recovery after pruning, and there is also a risk of frostbite. In addition, if the plant is diseased, it should be pruned in time.

2. Pruning method

The rubber tree is an evergreen tree. Because it grows very fast, it can easily become very tall if not pruned. At this time, you need to cut it off from the root of the branch, first from top to bottom, and then from bottom to top. When cutting, you must ensure that the incision is flat and close to the main trunk. The cut branches can be used for cuttings. In addition to pruning height, you can also regularly cut off some leaves to increase ventilation and light penetration to prevent bacterial growth.

3. Post-cut care

After pruning the rubber tree, you need to place it in a semi-shaded place to avoid sunlight while maintaining good ventilation. To avoid wound infection, you can spray carbendazim or apply wood ash on it, and there will be basically no problem after it dries. In addition, in order to allow it to grow better in the future, some fertilizer needs to be added.

IV. Precautions

If pruning is done due to disease of the rubber tree, the diseased branches and leaves that are cut cannot be thrown away casually. They need to be destroyed in a centralized manner to avoid the spread of pathogens and recurrence of the disease. In addition, after topping it, be sure to keep the climate warm and control the temperature between 25-30℃, so that it can germinate in about 20 days.