How to prune potted plum blossoms

How to prune the branches of potted plum blossoms

Potted plum blossoms can be pruned after flowering in spring. The remaining flowers and old branches and leaves can be pruned off to reduce nutrient loss.

Plum blossoms grow relatively vigorously, especially the main branches, which need to be pruned to promote the growth of side branches and the differentiation of flower buds. It is also necessary to cut off the overgrown branches, weak branches, diseased and insect-infested branches, cross branches, and overlapping branches to ensure a certain degree of ventilation and light transmittance. Preparations can be made for pinching during the seedling period.

Tips for pruning potted plum blossoms

When pruning plum blossoms, you need to keep the strong branches and prune off the branches and leaves that are not growing well.

For mature plum trees, pruning measures can be taken to promote the sprouting of side branches, which is beneficial to the vigorous growth of the plant and makes the plant fuller.

Pruning and flowering of potted plum blossoms

When the branches of potted plum blossoms grow to 15 cm, they need to be pinched to promote the growth of new branches. This will promote the differentiation of more flower buds and increase the number of flowers. After the flowers fade, the dead and withered flowers need to be removed to promote a second flowering.

Precautions for pruning potted plum blossoms

The tools used for pruning plum blossoms need to be disinfected and kept in a well-ventilated, cool place away from the sun. It is best not to water them at this time, but just spray them with an appropriate amount of water to keep them moist. You can spray carbendazim on the wound to prevent it from rotting.