Gardenia pruning

1. Pruning time

During the cultivation of gardenias, regular pruning is required, and the main pruning time is during the growing period and the dormant period. The approximate time is around May to July and December. During this period, there is no need for excessive pruning, and the damage to the plants will be less during pruning.

2. Pruning method

1. Prune long branches: When it is growing vigorously, the longer branches and leaves need to be cut off. If they are not pruned, it will look very messy and will also affect the growth of branches. In addition, some diseased branches should be pruned immediately.

2. Prune weak branches: It has good growth ability, but there will be some branches on the plant that do not grow well. Pruning weak branches can avoid nutrient consumption. There are also some branches that grow densely and need to be thinned out. If weak branches are not pruned, the growth of the plant will be affected.

3. Pruning flower buds: If you want it to bloom better, after the plant grows flower buds, you should thin out the flower buds that are not growing well. This will not only promote the flowering of other flower buds, but also avoid excessive loss of nutrients.