How to trim moon rabbit ears

Reasons for trimming moon rabbit ears

There are several reasons why rabbit ears need to be trimmed.

Leaves are aging. After the moon rabbit ear plant has grown for 2-3 years, the plant is generally tall and has many leaves. The leaves at the bottom of the plant tend to age, turn yellow and fall off. At this time, the ears of the moon rabbit should be trimmed to avoid affecting the viewing experience.

The plant is leggy. If the moon rabbit ears grow too long due to improper maintenance, it will affect the ornamental effect. This is the time to trim it. Prune the moon rabbit ears to improve the condition of excessive growth, and take this opportunity to propagate new plants by cuttings.

Beautiful shaping. Letting the moon rabbit ears grow naturally can produce a very natural plant effect. But some people prefer to do it themselves and trim the moon rabbit ears into any shape they like. This type of pruning is generally more arbitrary and can better show the personal characteristics of the flower grower.

How to trim moon rabbit ears

Remove dead leaves, yellow leaves, diseased leaves and weak branches, leaving only healthy branches and leaves. Pay attention to pests and insect eggs to reduce diseases and pests.

Prune away dense and unnecessary branches and leaves. It can adjust the plant shape, beautify it, save nutrients, control the growth of the plant, and make the plant grow strong.

Be careful not to damage the plant too much when pruning to avoid other damage.

Benefits of trimming rabbit ears

Pruning the moon rabbit ears will be beneficial to the healthy growth of the plant, produce more new leaves and enhance the ornamental effect.

Pruning can shape the ears. After trimming, the moon rabbit ears can be shaped into different shapes, making them more interesting.