How to prune hibiscus

How to prune hibiscus branches and leaves

Because hibiscus grows quickly, it needs to be pruned every year, which can be done in sunny weather.

1. Pruning of seedlings: Hibiscus grows fast, but its branches grow in a messy way, so it needs to be pruned in time. Pinching should be done during the seedling period to eliminate apical dominance and only retain 2-3 branches. Pinching for the second time when it grows to a certain stage can promote branching and produce more flowers in the future.

2. Pruning of large seedlings: In the later stage of hibiscus growth, you can shape it according to your needs, cut off thin, diseased, insect-infested, and unreasonable branches. If the branches grow too densely, they also need to be pruned. This can improve the ventilation and light transmission of the plant. The best time for pruning is during the dormant period of the plant.

Hibiscus pruning tips

Hibiscus flowers need to be thinned out after the flowers fade every year, including overgrown branches, diseased and insect-infested branches, thin and weak branches, crossed branches and overlapping branches, to promote the growth and flowering of side buds. For plants that have been flowering for 2-3 years, heavy pruning can be carried out every 1-2 years. 2-3 buds should be retained at the base of each side branch, and all the upper parts should be cut off to promote the sprouting of new branches.

Hibiscus pruning makes it grow faster

Prune the roots and branches of hibiscus, and cut off the old, weak, and sick ones. This can avoid the differentiation of nutrients, allow more nutrients to be supplied to the plant, and promote the germination of more new buds.

Hibiscus pruning and flowering

During the growth period, it is necessary to prune diseased and insect-infested branches, overgrown branches and overlapping branches to promote the growth of side branches, which can promote flowering. Moreover, during the flowering period, it is necessary to do a good job of bud thinning, and promptly prune away the remaining flowers and non-flowering buds to promote the blooming of new buds.

Things to note when pruning hibiscus

After pruning hibiscus, be sure to pay attention to ventilation and apply an antiseptic film on the wound to speed up wound healing and prevent invasion by pathogens. After pruning, it is also necessary to apply fertilizer in time to supplement the nutrients needed for growth and promote plant growth.