How to prune gray lily

When to prune the ash

It is suitable to prune the gray lily during its growing season. The wounds of the plant can quickly recover and grow after pruning, but it should be avoided from rain to cause wound rot.

Cuttings: Cut 1-2 year old lily thick branches, 12-15 cm long, with 2-3 leaves, and choose loose and fertile soil for planting. Poke a hole in the pot soil with your hand, insert the bottom of the lily, spray a little water and put a plastic bag on it. Generally, it will take root after 1-2 months.

Gray lily pruning

Pay attention to the shaping of the gray lily, and cut the tree into various shapes such as sphere and fan. After the flowers bloom, remove the withered flowers in time, and some branches should be shortened by cutting off part of the branches.

During the growth period of the gray lily, if you find that bad buds are growing at the bottom of the plant, they need to be cut off in time. During the seedling period, the apical dominance is very obvious and it is difficult for other branches to grow. You can remove the apical dominance and promote the growth of side branches to make the plant plump and lush.

Gray lily pruning tips

The gray lily is very ornamental and is also very resistant to pruning. The tree can be trimmed into various shapes according to the desired shape, but it is best not to prune it in winter.

Gray lily pruning flowering

When pruning the gray lily, it is necessary to promptly cut off the overgrown branches, crossed branches, and overlapping branches. If pruning is not done, the plant will consume a large amount of nutrients, the main flower branches will not be able to grow, and the quantity and quality of the flowers will become a problem.

Gray lily pruning precautions

After the flowers of the gray lily bloom, the withered flowers need to be cut off in time. They cannot be left on the branches for a long time, as this will continue to consume the nutrients of the plant, cause the plant to rot, and produce unnecessary diseases.