How to prune the bird's nest

How to prune

First of all, let’s talk about why we need to trim the swallowtail palm. Because it grows relatively fast, if it is not pruned in time, it will grow in a messy way and have no shape to look at, which will greatly affect its ornamental value. Therefore, if you grow a bird's nest plant at home, you will usually trim it.

Pruning time

When is the right time to prune? In fact, the best time to prune the Kusanagi is spring and autumn, because the Kusanagi grows vigorously in these two seasons, and the branches and leaves will quickly cover the plant. Pruning it can be beneficial to its growth, allowing it to continuously grow new branches, greatly enhancing the beauty of the plant.

Trimming Shapes

When pruning, some leaves can be removed by hand, and branches can be trimmed with special scissors. There are many benefits to pruning. One of them is to increase the beauty. Another is to cut off branches and leaves that are not growing well to prevent the spread of diseases and ensure the normal growth of the Kusamaragus ovata. When pruning, you can shorten the longer branches so that they are about the same length as the relatively slower growing branches. You can prune them to achieve the effect you want, or you can prune according to the growth direction of the main trunk of the Kusanagi plant.

Management after pruning

The pruned bird's nest palm should be left for a while before watering it. After it grows new branches and leaves, a small amount of fertilizer can be applied.