How to prune Phoenix Brocade to make it look good Methods and techniques for pruning branches and leaves

Phoenix Brocade Pruning Time

Usually, Phoenix Brocade is suitable for pruning in spring, when the temperature is stable at around 20 degrees. It is not as hot as in summer, nor as cold as in winter. It can resume growth faster after pruning. Of course, if it is grown indoors, it can be pruned all year round if the temperature is suitable.

Phoenix Brocade pruning methods and steps

1. Beheading

Phoenix brocade has strong adaptability to the environment and is relatively easy to raise, so as long as the conditions are suitable, it will grow very fast and very tall. In order to make it develop better, it must be beheaded in time, otherwise it will grow wildly. After beheading, the plant height can be controlled and many side branches can be grown.

2. Thinning branches

During the growth period of Phoenix Brocade, it is necessary to observe the growth status of the plant, and promptly prune the branches that are too dense and crossed to increase air permeability and ventilation to avoid diseases and insect pests. The overgrown branches, diseased branches and weak branches should also be pruned in time.

3. Root pruning

The potting soil of Phoenix Brocade can be changed once a year. When repotting, you can trim the rotten, too long, and too dense roots. After pruning, you can apply some fungicide and place it in a ventilated place to dry before repotting.

Precautions for pruning Phoenix Brocade

The succulent Phoenix Plant likes moist soil, but its demand for water is small right after pruning. You need to control watering and do not apply fertilizer at this time. Wait until it resumes growth and then apply a small amount of water and fertilizer to meet the plant's growth needs and enable it to grow healthily.