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How to prune Ivy

Mike Ehrmantraut
2020-07-13 13:15:09
The pruning time of ivy is mainly in spring. It is better to prune ivy on a sunny morning, which is conducive to its recovery. First of all, for the diseased branches, they should be cut off. Moreover, a long branch should be cut short, which is beneficial to the beauty. In addition, we need to take care of it, restrain the crazy growth of its top, and help the growth of nearby branches.

I. It is more shear resistant.

Pruning is very important for ivy. Because it grows very fast, its branches often grow very long and disorderly. If it is not trimmed for a long time, it will take up a lot of space. If it is pasted on the wall, it will be very messy, affecting the beauty. Moreover, proper pruning will promote its growth. Moreover, relatively speaking, it is more resistant to trimming, so you don't have to worry about trimming to damage it

2. Trimming time

In terms of seasons, spring is the best choice. This time and temperature is suitable, and it is also convenient for plant recovery after pruning. No matter what kind of pruning method, it is usually carried out at this stage. It's better not in summer, especially when the temperature is higher than 30 ℃. Specifically, it's better on a sunny morning, not on rainy or cloudy days.

How to trim

1. Diseased and weak branches: the first task of pruning ivy is to prune all diseased and weak branches. These branches will consume nutrition, can't stay

2. Short cut branches: some of the branches of ivy grow very long, which will take up a lot of space. If they are cultured at home, it will cause a lot of inconvenience, and it will also affect the viewing. For them, cut them short.

3. Pluck the heart: if you don't pluck the heart, the plant may grow crazily. According to the specific situation, some plants need to be plucked three or four times a year.

A cut of ivy

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