How to prune purslane trees

How to prune purslane trees

1. Pruning time

There are no strict rules about the pruning time of purslane trees because they have strong vitality. They can be pruned all year round, but it is best to prune them during the growing season. You can also combine it with repotting. It is not suitable to prune them during the rainy season and winter.

2. Pinching and topping

When the purslane tree grows to a certain height, it is time to pinch it. Simply cut off the top branches. This can save a lot of nutrients and promote the growth of side branches. Only through continuous pruning can the plant shape become fuller and have a higher ornamental value.

3. Plastic and pruning

The growth rate of Purslane trees is relatively fast, and they are prone to growing long and dense branches, which will consume a lot of nutrients and reduce their ornamental value. Therefore, they should be shaped and pruned as soon as possible after being discovered. This can be done according to the overall shape of the plant and your own preferences. For example, they can be pruned into curved trunk styles, waterside styles, cliff styles, etc.

4. Prune diseased branches

If the environment provided during management is not suitable, such as poor ventilation, high humidity or high temperature, it is easy to grow dead branches and diseased leaves, withered flowers and leaves. Pruning should be carried out as soon as possible and they should be cut off directly. The maintenance environment should also be changed to avoid infection within the plant and aggravation of diseases and pests.

Tips for Pruning Purslane Trees

Cut off all the crossed branches, inward-growing branches, parallel branches, and dense branches to concentrate the nutrients on the remaining branches. Because the branches and leaves of the purslane tree are very resistant to pruning, you can do it with confidence.

Purslane trees grow fast when pruned

The generally used method is pinching and topping. When the Purslane tree grows to a certain height, the top branches can be directly cut off. This can save a lot of nutrients and promote the sprouting and growth of side branches. Only through continuous pruning can the plant shape become fuller.

Things to note when pruning purslane trees

When pruning purslane trees, choose spring and autumn so that the wounds can heal faster and recover faster. After pruning, keep them in a cool, ventilated and warm environment, away from the sun.