What to do if the Chinese evergreen grows too tall

What does the leggy growth of Chinese evergreen look like?

If the evergreen plant grows too tall, it will keep growing upwards, the leaves will become sparse and the color will fade, the stems will be thin and weak, and it will easily fall over, seriously affecting its ornamental value. If it is too tall, pinch it off immediately, otherwise it will become uglier and uglier as it grows.

Reasons for the elongated growth of Chinese evergreen

During the maintenance of Chinese evergreen, insufficient light, untimely pruning and improper water and fertilizer management can easily cause the Chinese evergreen plants to grow too tall. Remedial measures need to be taken according to the actual situation. If prevention and control are not timely, the plants will grow poorly.

How to deal with the excessive growth of Chinese evergreen

1. First of all, we need to know that although the Chinese evergreen is a semi-shade plant, it cannot be placed in a dark place for a long time, otherwise it will easily cause excessive growth, and the color of the leaves will become lighter. The Chinese evergreen potted plant will not look good after excessive growth. Therefore, it should be placed in a place where it can receive scattered light, and in winter it can be placed in a place where the sun can shine.

2. Secondly, pay attention to the management of water, fertilizer, temperature, humidity, etc. during the maintenance process. Chinese evergreen likes warmth and humidity, and the potting soil cannot be too dry. Water it frequently, but do not accumulate water. Apply some thin fertilizer occasionally and let it grow in a humid and warmer place. In this way, its leaves will be thick and green, the plant will be more vigorous, and it will be easier to bloom out of the pot.

3. Finally, the evergreen that has grown too tall can be beheaded, pruned and replanted, and then attention should be paid to the maintenance of the new plants. The evergreen seedlings should be topped when it is time to do so, otherwise it will continue to grow taller. When the evergreen grows to about 15 cm, it should be topped immediately and do not let it continue to grow upwards. This will make it look good.

4. The branches and leaves left over from pinching or pruning can be propagated by cuttings. After careful care, new rhizomes will generally grow in two weeks. The newly grown Chinese evergreen is generally cute, short and plump. In order to prevent it from growing too tall, remember to let it see the light, pinch the top at the right time, and prune it when necessary.