How to prune Guangdong Evergreen

Pruning time of Guangdong evergreen

It is more appropriate to prune the Guangdong evergreen when it is in the stage of vigorous growth. Not only will it not affect the growth of the plant, but you can also see new buds sprouting faster. It is usually done in spring and summer, which will be more conducive to the recovery of the incision.

If you want to use the cut branches of Guangdong Evergreen for cuttings, you can keep the ones with better growth trends, with at least five leaves, and then directly cut them into the prepared potting soil and water them appropriately.

Pruning branches and leaves of Guangdong Dieffenbachia

When pruning Guangdong Evergreen, you should first prune off the longest leaf, which should be two-thirds of the length of the leaf. Secondly, you need to prune off the old leaves of the plant, and finally, slightly trim the new leaves. This can stimulate the growth of the plant and help it grow better.

During the growth period of Guangdong Evergreen, as the plant continues to grow, the main thing to do is to prune some old and yellow leaves, or stems and leaves that grow too densely, and all the leaves that are too thin and weak and affect the appearance should be cut off. This can avoid consuming too much nutrients, promote vigorous growth of the main stems of the plant, and maintain its appearance.

Pruning techniques for Guangdong evergreen

During daily maintenance, in order to maintain a beautiful shape, we also need to perform appropriate shaping pruning, cut off all the leaves that grow in a messy way, and then form vigorous growth of the main trunk leaves, cut off the leaves that are too long around, and maintain a strong and beautiful appearance.

Guangdong Evergreen grows fast after pruning

If you want the Guangdong Evergreen to grow fast, you need to top prune it during the seedling stage. Use scissors to cut short all the overly long branches at the top of the plant. This can promote the sprouting of side branches of the Guangdong Evergreen, allowing it to continue to grow and develop and become lush and leafy.

Precautions for pruning Guangdong Evergreen

When pruning Guangdong Evergreen, be aware that its juice is toxic, so wear gloves to avoid getting it on your skin and causing stinging. Also, be careful not to get moisture on the cut after pruning to avoid rotting.

After pruning the Guangdong evergreen, it should be placed in a cool place for maintenance in time to avoid direct sunlight causing incision ulceration. It should wait until the incision is dry and scarred before it can receive normal light.