How to prune the branches of a fortune tree - a tutorial on pruning the branches of a potted fortune tree

Nowadays, in order to purify the indoor air, people always grow various potted plants indoors. The money tree can be said to be a very popular one. It is not only extremely ornamental, but also has good meaning.

Pruning time of fortune tree

When pruning the money tree, you must choose the appropriate time, preferably in March-April in spring and August-September in autumn, because the temperature and humidity at this time are suitable for the plant to recover health.

Pruning side shoots

How to prune the fortune tree

1. Tool preparation

You need to prepare a pair of sterilized sharp scissors to cut off branches that grow longer than the crown, control the plant's growth height, and make the money tree more beautiful.

2. Thinning branches and leaves

Cut off the branches and leaves that grow too densely, improve the light transmittance and air permeability of the money tree, and apply sulfur powder or wood ash to the broken end of the money tree for disinfection and sterilization.

Pruning branch diagram

Precautions for pruning the fortune tree

When pruning the money tree, you should be careful to keep the length the same, leave some buds, and cut off weak branches, otherwise they will compete with other branches for nutrients.

Do not water it immediately after pruning to prevent the pruned parts from rotting. It is not suitable to expose it to the sun at this time. The tree should be placed indoors in a relatively cool and ventilated place, and shaded as much as possible.

The amount of water for watering is half of the usual amount. The amount of water should be controlled and not too much. If too much water is applied after pruning, the roots will rot and it will be difficult to recover.