When is the best time to prune chrysanthemums?

Time to prune wood chrysanthemum

The pruning time of wood chrysanthemum is divided into three stages. The first stage is pruning in spring from May to June, when the wood chrysanthemum is topped for the first time.

The second stage is mid-August, when the wood chrysanthemum is topped for the second time and the thin branches and leaves are pruned to promote the development of branches and leaves that grow well. Because the growth of branches and leaves requires a lot of nutrients, cutting off excess branches and leaves and branches that grow poorly can avoid competing with the main branches and leaves for nutrients. It is best to cut off excess branches and leaves.

The third stage is from September to October. In early autumn, the wood chrysanthemum has grown, but there will be some branches and leaves that are damaged by pests and diseases, or branches and leaves of varying thicknesses, which can be cut off. In addition, shaping is also very important for wood chrysanthemum. You can shape and prune the wood chrysanthemum according to your own aesthetic taste, and prune the wood chrysanthemum plants, cutting off all dead branches, old branches, and bad branches and leaves.

How to prune wood chrysanthemum

If many axillary buds grow on the wood chrysanthemum, you need to cut off the extra axillary buds. If dead branches, long branches, or weak branches grow on the chrysanthemum plant, you should cut them off as soon as possible.

When pruning wood chrysanthemum, do not use too much force. Just prune appropriately and try to make the overall look more balanced. When pruning leaves with diseases and insect pests, only the weaker and unhealthy parts need to be cut off. After pruning, do not fertilize or expose to light. Place the plant in a well-ventilated semi-shaded place to allow it to recover first.

Tips for pruning chrysanthemum

It is very necessary to prune the wood chrysanthemum every month, which can promote the normal growth of the wood chrysanthemum. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid the influence of high temperature weather. When pruning it in mid-August, you need to pay attention to avoid strong direct sunlight. After pruning, you can use carbendazim to avoid bacterial infection.