How to prune cinnabar root

1. Seedling period

During the seedling stage, it is necessary to top the plant in time, otherwise it will continue to grow upwards, without any extra branches on the sides, and the shape will not look good. Pruning can effectively control the height, weaken the apical effect, promote the appearance and growth of branches, and form a fuller plant shape.

2. Repotting and pruning

Pruning can be done in spring in conjunction with repotting. Cut off some of the branches that grow more densely, and also remove some of the weaker and thinner branches to prevent them from growing on them and consuming nutrients. This way, nutrients can be concentrated on growth in the later stage to prevent poor growth.

3. Daily pruning

Because it is mainly used for viewing and its aesthetics is more important, it can be pruned frequently. Some dead branches, old branches, or overly long branches should be cut off as soon as they are found.

4. Thinning

For plants that are less than two years old, they need to be thinned out, leaving behind some branches that grow more vigorously, and the remaining branches need to be thinned out according to specific circumstances to ensure good growth.