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How to cut Gardenia to prevent its height

Marie Schrader
2019-12-19 08:31:43
Generally, when Gardenia grows fast, weak branches, disordered branches and branches that are unfavorable to growth are cut off. If there are diseased branches and yellow leaves on the plant, they should be cut off immediately. Cut off the remnant flowers after the flowers bloom and fail, and cut off the drooping and overlapping branches during the dormancy period. The way to prevent the height is to prune the long branches in time, which is beneficial to the growth of the lateral branches.

I. pruning method

1. When it grows faster, there must be weak branches and disorderly branches on the plant. The branches that affect the beauty and growth should be pruned in time. Top bud growth is too dense also want to cut, usually keep 2 - 3 buds on each branch.

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2. In the process of maintenance, yellow leaves, diseased branches, etc. are inevitable. Once seen, they should be cut off immediately to avoid more healthy branches and leaves from infecting diseases. After flowering, cut off the flowers in time to prevent the consumption of nutrients in the soil, and properly prune the dry branches and dead leaves on the plant.

3. When the plant is in dormancy, the annual branches can be cut off, and the sagging and overlapping branches can also be cut off. This can balance the plant and make it grow more beautiful.

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Second, the pruning method of preventing the long height

During the growth of the plant, cut off the branches that grow too long in time. The pruning length is not fixed. I think it's beautiful. After cutting off the long branches, it will help the lateral branches grow better, prevent them from growing too high, and make them bloom more.

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