How to prune gardenia to prevent it from growing taller

1. Pruning method

1. When it grows faster, there will definitely be weak branches and messy branches on the plant. These branches that affect the appearance and growth should be pruned in time. If the terminal buds grow too densely, they should also be pruned off. Usually, it is enough to keep 2-3 buds on each branch.

2. During the maintenance process, yellow leaves, diseased branches, etc. are inevitable. Once seen, they must be cut off immediately to prevent more healthy branches and leaves from being infected with the disease. After flowering, cut off the withered flowers in time to prevent consumption of nutrients in the soil, and properly trim the dry branches and dead leaves on the plant.

3. When the plant is in a dormant period, the annual branches can be cut off, and the drooping and overlapping branches can also be trimmed. This will balance the plant and make it grow more beautifully.

2. Pruning methods to prevent high growth

During the growth period of the plant, branches that grow too long should be cut off in time. The pruning length is not fixed, as long as it looks beautiful. Cutting off the overgrown branches will help the side branches grow better, prevent them from growing too tall, and make them bloom more.