How to prune pearl bush

When to prune pearl bush

Pearl bush can be pruned all year round, and the pruned branches of pearl bush can be used for cuttings. You need to select strong branches of the current or biennial year, with a length of 15-20 cm, and keep 4-5 leaves on them. Then insert 2/3 of the cuttings into the soil, compact the soil at the base of the cuttings, and water them thoroughly once.

How to prune the branches of Pearl Bush

When the branches of Pearl Bush grow very long, they need to be shortened in time. Branches that grow very densely need to be thinned out in time. In addition, the broken branches, dead branches, diseased branches, etc. of Pearl Bush should also be pruned in time, which can keep the plant in good shape and facilitate ventilation and light transmission.

After the pearl plum flowers fade, if the remaining flowers are not cut off in time, a large amount of nutrients will be consumed. Therefore, it is necessary to promptly cut off the remaining withered flowers on the plant to reduce nutrient consumption and provide the plant with more nutrients for growth.

Tips for pruning pearl bush

Normally, when pruning pearl bushes, the main thing is to prune the branches. All the branches that affect the ornamental value or hinder the growth should be pruned. In addition, after flowering, the failed flowers should be cut off in time, and the flowers can be picked up after the flowering period.

Pearl bush grows fast after pruning

If you want the pearl bush to grow faster, when pruning the branches, you should prune some old branches, too dense branches, and too long branches. You can prune those that should be pruned and shorten those that should be shortened to reduce nutrient consumption and promote plant growth.

Pruning of pearl bush

In order for Pearl Bush to bloom normally, it is necessary to prune the branches after flowering, cut off the remaining flower branches, and only leave the healthy flower branches. This will be more conducive to the growth and opening of the flowers.

Precautions for pruning pearl bush

When pruning pearl bush, thinning will be done and branches will be cut off, but thinning alone is not enough. Excessively long branches also need to be shortened, otherwise it will affect the ornamental effect of the plant. Therefore, it is best to combine thinning and shortening.