Tips for shaping and pruning potted flowers in spring

What should you pay attention to when pruning potted flowers in spring

In spring, many flowers will sprout. They should be pruned before they sprout, so that the plants can be adjusted and prevented from growing too tall. In this way, the plant will be more vigorous when it grows, and if it is pruned before germination, it will be easier to grow into the shape you want and avoid growing too messy.

Before pruning, you must first understand the plant's pruning needs and proceed according to its growth habits and needs.

Some plants that bloom on new growth can be pruned back to produce more flowers. Some plants that bloom in early spring cannot be pruned at this time because their flower buds grow on old branches, which will affect their flowering. Pruning can be done within 1-2 weeks after flowering.

Principles of potted flower pruning in spring

When pruning potted flowers in spring, the general principle is to leave the outside and not the inside, and to leave the vertical and not the horizontal. Be careful to cut off dead branches, diseased branches, thin branches, overgrown branches and overly dense branches. When pruning, if the buds are to grow outward, pay attention to the cut and do not make it too close to the buds, otherwise it will cause water loss, which is not good for germination.

For some plants that are easy to grow new branches, if there are few branches at the base of the plant, they can be pruned back to allow them to grow again.

For plants that are relatively difficult to grow new branches, do not cut them casually. Some climbing plants generally do not need to be pruned. They just need to have their dense branches cut off and then be tied up and shaped.