How to prune morning glory

How to prune morning glory

Morning glory can be pruned at the end of its flowering period to reduce nutrient consumption, promote plant growth and flowering next year.

After the morning glory grows 3-4 true leaves, it is necessary to prepare for pinching to promote the growth of side branches. A second pinching can be performed afterwards. During the growth period, the branches and leaves that are not growing well can be pruned in time, and the dense, overgrown, old, and sickly branches and leaves can be pruned off to reduce the loss of nutrients. After the flowers fade, the remaining flowers and unopened buds can be removed.

Tips for pruning morning glory

Pinching : When the morning glory seedlings grow 3-5 leaves, they need to be pinched in time. After they start to grow vines, they can be pinched for the second time. After each pinching, they need to be fertilized in time.

Pick off the flower buds : After the morning glory forms flower buds, the stipules can be cut off to reduce nutrient consumption, and the remaining flowers can be picked off in time after flowering.

Shaping : When the morning glory seedlings grown in pots grow to 7-8 leaves, just keep 4 leaves and trim the overgrown branches.

Morning glory grows fast after pruning

When pruning morning glory, you need to keep the healthy branches and prune off the old, sick and weak branches and leaves that are not growing well. If the branches and leaves are very dense, you also need to prune them off so that the nutrients are concentrated in the remaining branches and leaves, which can promote the good growth of the plant.

Things to note when pruning morning glory

Morning glory grows very vigorously, and its branches may grow very long in just a few days. The overgrown parts need to be pruned off in time, and the pruned wounds should not be exposed to water immediately to avoid rotting of the wounds, which will affect the overall growth of the plant.