When is the right time to prune a money tree?

Money Tree Pruning Time

Pruning the money tree can inhibit the growth height of the plant and promote the germination of new buds. It is not only beneficial to the growth and development of the plant, but also makes the plant more beautiful, increases the number of branches and maintains a good plant shape.

Generally speaking, it is most appropriate to prune the money tree in spring and summer, and prune it once a year in combination with repotting.

Money tree pruning method

1. Pruning during the budding period

Generally, for newly planted plants, it is best to pinch them when they grow to 5 to 10 cm or the height you set, and the top buds should be pinched off in time.

2. Pruning young trees

The money tree is pruned when it is a young tree, mainly by removing the leaf buds on the main branches. Only 3 to 5 need to be retained. The overly long branches are heavily pruned to fully concentrate nutrients on other weak branches, so as to promote better ventilation and light transmission in the crown.

3. Pruning during the growing season

For some clustered branches, messy branches, and overlapping branches, all of them should be cut off, and then the remaining branches should be combed and pruned. All the densely growing branches should be cut off, and then the buds should be picked, or the wood of the branches that grow too strongly should be pinched by hand to inhibit its growth and promote the growth of other branches.

4. Pruning during dormancy

Whenever the money tree enters its dormant period, it is best to prune it in late winter and early spring, mainly to remove all the dead branches and rotten leaves on the plant. It is best to use light pruning, cutting off one-third or one-half of the top of the branch, and cutting off part of the bud ends on other branches. Only about 3 need to be retained to promote the growth of the plant.

5. Repotting and pruning

The growth of the money tree has certain requirements for the soil. Generally, it needs to be repotted every 1 to 2 years. Repotting should be combined with pruning. One week before repotting, water it thoroughly to make the soil moisturized and loose. Then, during repotting, cut off the rotten roots on the roots, retain one-third of the old soil, and then repot and maintain it normally.

Money tree pruning precautions

Because the money tree grows vigorously, it is best to prune it during its vigorous growth period. When pruning, the knife should be disinfected once to ensure the normal growth and development of the plant. When pruning, generally prune from top to bottom, and then cut off the excess branches of the plant to ensure sufficient concentration of nutrients.

The pruning methods of the money tree are different at different stages. During the budding period, it is necessary to pinch off the top buds that grow too vigorously to prevent the plant from growing too tall. During the growth period, the excess branches need to be cut off to ensure the overall nutrient concentration of the plant. During the dormant period, the dead and diseased branches of the money tree also need to be cut off.