What to do if Hypericum grows too tall

Causes of Hypericum leggy growth

Topdressing during the growing season

The peak growing season for Hypericum is spring and summer. What needs to be noted at this time is that there is no need to apply fertilizer, otherwise the branches will grow too long, become thin, and droop, affecting the ornamental effect. As long as you apply enough well-rotted organic fertilizer to the Hypericum, there is basically no need to fertilize it in spring and summer. Just wait until the leaves fall in autumn and then apply well-rotted compost again.

Insufficient light

Generally, wild plants transplanted into the home have higher light requirements than when they are in the wild. After all, the environment has changed, and the required water, light and nutrients are still very different.

During the maintenance of Hypericum potted plants, if there is a lack of light in spring and summer, it is easy for them to grow long branches that are thin and long, drooping, and have no aesthetic appeal at all.

Overwatering

The western part of our country often experiences heavy rains in the summer, but it becomes very dry after a few days. Therefore, the growth of Hypericum often requires drainage, but it also needs to adapt to dryness. When growing it at home, the soil in the pot can be kept moist in summer, but there is no need to water it too frequently to avoid water accumulation in the soil and cause it to grow too tall.

What to do if Hypericum grows too tall

Light and moisture treatment

When planting Hypericum odoratum in potted plants in spring and autumn, pay attention to increasing the light. In summer, be careful not to let water accumulate in the potting soil of Hypericum. If the air is too dry, you can spray around the plant to keep it fresh.

No fertilizer during the growing season

Flower lovers who have applied decomposed organic fertilizer to the potting soil before planting do not need to fertilize Hypericum in spring and summer. If the plant is not growing well, you can apply some rice water to supplement nutrients. There is no need for phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen fertilizers.

Pruning and cuttings

The first two methods are both to prevent Hypericum from growing too tall. So what should we do if the Hypericum has grown too tall? All you have to do is prune the plants. Cut off the overgrown branches. If you feel it is a pity to throw them away, you can use them for cuttings. Through pruning, some diseased and insect-infested branches and weak branches can also be cut off to achieve the effect of lush growth of flowers and leaves.