How to prune canna after flowering

Pruning Cannas After Flowering

Canna lilies should be pruned in time after the flowers fall, and the stems and branches should be cut off from the base to allow new buds to grow and bloom one after another.

Canna lilies should be pruned after they bloom, which will help them sprout new branches and avoid nutrient consumption due to excess branches. It will also encourage new stems to grow and keep them blooming.

How to care for canna after it blooms

Canna not blooming may be caused by temperature below 5 degrees, insufficient water supply, insufficient fertilizer, and canna needs photosynthesis like other flowers. If it is placed in a dark place for a long time, it will not bloom. Therefore, after canna blooms, we should start from the following aspects:

1. Supplement fertilizer : After cannas bloom, you need to add some fertilizer in time, move them to a shaded place, give them more sunlight in the morning, and add water regularly to allow them to recover.

2. Reasonable watering : Canna is relatively resistant to moisture, so the pot needs to be kept moist, especially during the growing period. Reasonable watering is needed to ensure that there is sufficient water in the pot. In addition, water should be sprayed on the leaves 1-2 times a day to maintain humidity.

3. Fertilize regularly : Canna likes fertilizer, especially during the growth period, it needs a lot of nutrient supplement, so it needs to be fertilized reasonably and topdressed regularly.

4. Appropriate light : Canna is suitable for full sunlight. During the maintenance process, it is necessary to ensure sufficient light and receive at least 5 hours of direct sunlight every day.