How to prune Brazilian wood?

Brazilian wood pruning time

The rubber tree needs pruning most during its growing season, but the time for pruning cannot be chosen at will. The most suitable time to prune the rubber tree is in spring and autumn. The temperature is higher in summer, and the pruning wounds are not easy to heal. Forced pruning in winter may cause frostbite of the branches and leaves, and the branches and leaves will not grow normally.

Brazilian wood pruning method

1. Pruning method

Because the rubber tree is a relatively tall plant, it should be pruned from the root knot. When pruning, first cut from the top, and then cut from the bottom in the opposite direction. It should be noted that when pruning, it must be cut close to the main trunk without leaving too much space, and the cutting must be neat.

2. Leaf pruning

The leaves of the rubber tree need to be pruned to avoid dense branches and leaves that lead to poor air permeability. As long as the leaves on the plant are too long or too dense, they can be cut off or thinned out in time. In addition, if there are yellow or diseased leaves, cut them off immediately once discovered.

3. Maintenance after cutting

After pruning, the rubber tree should not be placed in the sun, but in the shade. The rubber tree is more susceptible to infection, so you need to apply a little wood ash on the pruning wound, or spray some sterilizer, and wait for the wound to dry.