How to prune Polygonum multiflorum potted plants

When to prune Polygonum multiflorum

When the vine of Polygonum multiflorum grows to 30 centimeters, you need to build a rack for it with branches. You can prune it in July, cutting off some branches and leaves to increase ventilation and light transmission.

How to prune the branches and leaves of Polygonum multiflorum

Polygonum multiflorum has huge tubers, and its vines are small and weak, with no obvious trunk, so the tubers can replace the trunk.

In July, trim off part of the leaves on the plant. Then only keep one vine on each plant, and cut off the rest. Leave branches after it grows to one meter, but if it grows too vigorously, it needs to be topped.

Pruning Polygonum multiflorum grows fast

When Polygonum multiflorum is growing vigorously, it needs to be topped and some leaves should be cut off in July to increase the light transmittance of the plant, which can promote its rapid growth.

Pruning and flowering of Polygonum multiflorum

It is necessary to leave 5-6 leaves above the fruit cluster of Polygonum multiflorum and pinch off the top to keep the plant height in the pot below 120 cm. Before flowering, you can do some proper bud thinning.

Precautions for pruning Polygonum multiflorum

Pay special attention to the arrangement of sunlight, water, soil, space, etc. to create a better ornamental effect. After pruning, because of wounds, it needs to be maintained in a well-ventilated place.