How to trim snapdragon

When to prune snapdragons

Snapdragons can be pruned during their growth period, when the growth rate is relatively vigorous and timely pruning is required so that the plants can develop in a balanced manner.

The pruned branches can be used for cuttings. Generally, for snapdragon cuttings, you can choose healthy branches and insert them directly into soil with good drainage. Then spray enough water with a watering can and move them to a well-ventilated and cool place for maintenance.

How to prune snapdragon branches

Snapdragons need to be topped and pinched to control the height of the plant. Diseased, old, overlapping, and overgrown branches and leaves also need to be pruned. In addition, after it finishes blooming, the remaining flowers and unopened buds need to be pruned in time to save nutrient consumption.

Tips for pruning snapdragons

Snapdragon grows very quickly, so you need to cut off sick, old, overlapping, and dense branches. After each flowering, you need to trim the remaining flowers and cut off the flowering branches to promote the sprouting of new branches, effectively extending the flowering period.

Snapdragon grows fast when trimmed

During the normal cultivation period of snapdragon, its dead branches, diseased branches and overly dense branches should be cut off in time to avoid nutrient waste and promote the normal growth of other strong branches.

Snapdragon pruning and flowering

Pay attention to pruning the snapdragon seedlings during their early stages. Pinching and topping the plants when they reach a height of 10 cm will help adjust the height of the plants and promote the growth of new branches.

Precautions for pruning snapdragons

After trimming, the snapdragon must not be placed directly in the sun, but in a well-ventilated, cool place, and keep the temperature at 20-33 degrees. This will allow its side branches to grow faster. Do not spray water on the cut frequently after pruning, otherwise it will easily lead to slower wound healing.