How to prune iron tree

When to prune the iron tree

The leaves of the iron tree are usually pruned in spring, around February or March. At this time, the iron tree has grown new buds, but the leaves have not yet really grown out. Therefore, the old leaves need to be cut off at this time, which will be conducive to the growth of new leaves.

How to prune the branches of an iron tree

Cut off leaves : When old leaves appear under the iron tree, they need to be cut off immediately. This can reduce nutrient consumption and maintain the beautiful shape of the tree. If diseased leaves, yellow leaves or weak branches and leaves appear during the growth of the plant, they should also be removed to facilitate later growth.

Thinning branches and leaves : In addition, thinning is also necessary for branches and leaves that are too long and too dense. The main thing is to shorten the branches and leaves that are too long, thin out some of the branches and leaves, increase the light transmittance between the branches of the plant, and facilitate the growth of new leaves.

Tips for pruning cycads

In most cases, after the iron tree sprouts and leaves grow out, the extra leaves below that affect the effect are cut off. Be careful not to leave too many roots each time you prune the branches, and you can prune them in circles.

Pruning iron trees makes them grow faster

If you want the iron tree to grow faster after pruning, you have to choose the right time for pruning. Spring is the most suitable time. Mainly prune the old branches and leaves of the plant. This can promote the rapid growth of new branches and leaves of the iron tree, and also make the iron tree more beautiful.

Pruning and flowering of iron tree

If you want to make the iron tree bloom, you can prune it after repotting and changing the soil, cut off all diseased branches, old branches, and withered branches and leaves, reduce the consumption of nutrients, make the new leaves have more sufficient nutrition, and promote its growth better, which can promote flowering.

Precautions for pruning iron trees

When pruning the cycads, you need to be careful to trim the top buds or cut off the top part. After the wound has dried, it is best to apply sulfur powder or lime sulfur mixture to the wound to prevent the wound from being infected by bacteria and causing the heart of the cycad trunk to rot.