How to prune Crinum japonicum? Can the leaves be cut in winter?

1. When to prune Crinum

1. Pruning during the growing season: Crinum can be pruned during the growing season. At this time, you can cut off the branches and leaves on the plant that are growing poorly, such as overgrown branches, yellow leaves, dry branches, dead leaves, etc.

2. Pruning after repotting: You can also prune the Crinum after each repotting. At this time, mainly prune its root system. Cut off all roots that have turned black or rotten. If there are dead branches and yellow leaves, you can also trim them.

2. How to prune Crinum

1. Method of pruning branches and leaves: To prune branches and leaves, you need to use clean sterilized scissors. When cutting leaves, cut them completely from the base of the petiole. When pruning a branch, start pruning it from where it connects to other branches. When cutting, be quick and don't cut back and forth several times, otherwise you will damage the plant. After cutting, disinfect the cut ends with disinfectant.

2. Method of pruning roots: prepare a sharp knife and disinfect it with disinfectant. Then remove the plant from the pot and use a knife to cut off the black and rotten parts of its roots. After cutting, place the plant bottom down in disinfected water and soak it for a while, then take it out to dry and plant it in new soil.

3. Can the leaves of Crinum serrata be cut in winter?

You can cut the leaves of Crinum in winter. Proper leaf pruning can reduce the consumption of water and nutrients, which is beneficial to the plant's wintering. But if there are not many leaves on the plant, you don't need to cut them. If there are yellow leaves on the plant, it needs to be pruned in time.