When is the best time to prune chrysanthemums? What is the best time and method to prune and top?

Chrysanthemum pruning time

When pruning chrysanthemums, you need to choose the right time, generally when the chrysanthemums have just entered the growth period , or when the flowering period has just ended, or after the plant enters the dormant period . At the same time, when pruning, you also need to choose a suitable pruning time period according to the changes in the seasons, so as to avoid the pruned chrysanthemums being unable to resume growth smoothly.

Chrysanthemum pruning method

1. Pruning

Chrysanthemums can be topped during their seedling stage, usually when they grow to about 10 cm. The tender branches and growth points at the top can be cut off, leaving only 4-5 leaves at the base of the plant. Wait until the side branches grow out before pruning them again, so that they can be shorter and more lush.

2. Bud thinning and pruning

In the process of caring for chrysanthemums, it is also necessary to thin out the buds. After observing that its flower buds begin to grow, we can cut off the side buds to ensure that there is only one flower bud on each branch. This can reduce excessive consumption of nutrients and help it to bloom more beautifully later.

3. Prune branches and leaves

During the growth process of chrysanthemums, it is inevitable that some dead branches and leaves, old and diseased leaves, and dense branches and leaves will be produced. These branches and leaves are not conducive to ventilation and light transmission, nor are they conducive to the beauty of the plant. Therefore, these branches and leaves need to be regularly pruned during the maintenance process so that the chrysanthemums can grow stronger and more beautiful.

Precautions for pruning chrysanthemums

1. Disinfection and sterilization: Before pruning chrysanthemums, the pruning tools need to be disinfected and sterilized to prevent the scissors from having bacteria infecting healthy plants. At the same time, after pruning, the pruning wounds of the chrysanthemums need to be disinfected and sterilized to help the wounds heal quickly.

2. Post-maintenance: After pruning the chrysanthemum, it is necessary to provide it with appropriate water to help the plant recover its vitality as soon as possible. At the same time, the chrysanthemum needs to be placed in a well-ventilated and cool environment to help the plant's wounds heal as soon as possible.