What to do if the purple bamboo plum is too long? How to shape it

1. What to do if it is too long

If you provide it with a suitable environment and appropriate amount of fertilizer and water during its growth period, it will grow very quickly and its stems and leaves will grow very long. It is best to prune it in time to avoid excessive growth and affect its appearance. When pruning, just cut the long branches short. It has a strong germination ability and can resume growth quickly. In addition, pruning short can save nutrients, promote side germination, and make the plant shape more compact and three-dimensional.

2. How to shape

It has strong adaptability and vitality, and can grow very vigorously with a little careful care. However, it is not beautiful if it is just lush without shaping. If you want to shape it, you need to trim it in time. When the plant is growing vigorously, you should pinch the top part in time to control the height. This way, nutrients will be transferred to the bottom, and the branches at the bottom will sprout out, making the plant fuller.

During routine maintenance, if you find yellow leaves, you should trim them immediately. This not only saves nutrients but also prevents the spread of pathogens and is very beneficial to the shape. In addition, when repotting in spring every year, you should trim the old roots and weak stems and vines. This will promote the growth of new roots and new stems and vines, ensuring vigorous growth and beautiful shape.