How to trim the Jade Dragon Guanyin

1. Pinching and topping

Jade Dragon Guanyin can grow very tall, and if it is not controlled, it will increase the difficulty of daily maintenance. Therefore, during the growing period, it is necessary to pinch and top the plant appropriately, cut off the leaves at the top, and ensure the height of the plant.

2. Shortening and Beheading

If too much nitrogen fertilizer is applied, it can easily lead to excessive growth, which is not only not conducive to maintenance but also affects its appearance. So you need to cut it short, generally you can cut it off when it is higher than 10-20 cm.

3. Pruning after flowering

After the flowers of Jade Dragon Guanyin fade, the withered flowers should be removed in time. This can prevent the flowers from wasting water and nutrients and is more conducive to the growth of the plants. In addition, you should trim the overly dense areas to allow ventilation and light to pass through, reducing the possibility of disease.

4. Repotting and root pruning

When repotting the Jade Dragon Guanyin, the roots should be trimmed appropriately. Overdeveloped roots are not good either and need to be pruned back. Especially old roots and rotten roots, which are not conducive to growth and are prone to breed diseases.