How to prune Mirabilis jalapa

When to prune Mirabilis jalapa

Mirabilis jalapa needs to be pruned in spring and autumn, and also needs to be pruned twice during the growing season and dormant period. In addition, it is also necessary to continue pruning when diseased leaves and dead branches grow, which can help prevent diseases and pests.

How to prune the branches of Mirabilis jalapa

When the seedlings grow to 8-10cm, it is necessary to continue to pinch the Mirabilis jalapa, cut off the top buds and branches and leaves, and let new shoots sprout out. When the new shoots grow vigorously, they need to be pinched for the second time at 10cm.

When pruning the Mirabilis jalapa, you also need to repot it. Take the plant out of the pot, trim off some of the old roots, soak it in carbendazim and replant it. After flowering, cut off the branches with flowers to promote the growth of new branches. Do not throw away the cut branches, you can grow new flowers by cutting them into the soil.

Pruning of Mirabilis jalapa grows fast

Mirabilis jalapa needs to prune off dead, overlapping and dense branches to reduce the waste of water and nutrients, while increasing the air permeability and light inside to improve the overall ornamental value.

Pruning and flowering of Mirabilis jalapa

After the Mirabilis jalapa withers, it also needs to be simply pruned. At this time, the main pruning should be done on the branches with flowers. Cutting them off can reduce the waste of nutrients and water, and at the same time promote the flowering of new branches, so that the number of flowers can be increased next time.

Things to note when pruning Mirabilis jalapa

After pruning the Mirabilis jalapa, water it in time to keep the soil moist so that new shoots can sprout faster. However, when watering, be careful not to irrigate the leaves, and do not let the wounds come into excessive contact with water.