How to cut the money tree when there are too many leaves? Should the bad leaves and old leaves be cut off?

1. How to cut

The plant grows very fast, and the leaves grow very lush and overlap a lot, making the entire plant shape messy and affecting its ornamental value. If the leaves overlap too much, some leaves will not be able to access sunlight, will not be able to synthesize chlorophyll, and will begin to turn yellow.

When pruning, bad leaves and old leaves need to be pruned first to avoid affecting other leaves. Then you need to cut off the denser leaves in the middle, because they basically have no function, and cutting them off will reduce the nutrient burden. Try not to cut the leaves near the outside or the top, so that they can fully utilize photosynthesis and provide continuous support for the entire plant. The overall form also needs to be considered and the whole cannot be ignored.

2. Best time

The best time to do the pruning is in spring, March or April, or later. During this stage, the branches sprout very quickly, and after removing these leaves, they can grow out and recover quickly.

3. Maintenance after cutting

After completion, protect the wound from rain or water to avoid rot. At the same time, as the number of leaves decreases, the amount of watering should also be reduced.