How to prune golden tower flowers
Golden Tower Flower (scientific name:Pachystachys lutea) is a highly ornamental tropical plant, named for its golden inflorescences that resemble pagodas. Proper pruning not only keeps the plant beautiful, but also promotes its healthy growth. The following is a detailed guide on pruning Golden Tower flowers, combined with popular gardening topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, to provide you with practical suggestions.
1. The importance of pruning golden pagoda flowers
Pruning is a key part of the care of golden pagoda flowers. Its main functions include:
| function | Description |
|---|---|
| promote branching | Pruning the top can stimulate the growth of side buds and make the plant fuller. |
| Improve ventilation | Reduce overly dense branches and leaves and reduce the risk of pests and diseases |
| Extend flowering period | Cutting off dead flowers in time can save nutrients and promote the formation of new flower buds. |
2. Pruning time and tool preparation
According to the hot discussion on the gardening forum in the past 10 days, the following points should be paid attention to when pruning the golden pagoda flower:
| Project | Specific requirements |
|---|---|
| best time | Spring (March-April) or after flowering (September-October) |
| Tool selection | Sharp pruning shears (recommended to disinfect with 75% alcohol) |
| weather conditions | Choose a sunny morning to avoid pruning on rainy days |
3. Detailed explanation of pruning steps
According to the recent popular pruning tutorials on Douyin, Xiaohongshu and other platforms, the following operation process is recommended:
1.Observe the overall shape of the plant: First go around the plant to determine the location of the branches that need to be pruned.
2.Remove diseased and weak branches: Prioritize cutting off branches that are yellow, damaged by diseases or insect pests or cross-growing.
3.control height: Keep 15-20cm of the main branches that are too high for short cutting, and the incision is inclined at 45°.
4.Thinning and pruning branches: Branches that are too dense inside should be pruned according to the principle of "removing the inside and leaving the outside" to improve ventilation.
5.Prune after flowering: Cut off the remaining flowers along with the lower two pairs of leaves to promote secondary blooming.
4. Main points of maintenance after pruning
| Maintenance measures | Implementation method |
|---|---|
| Wound treatment | Healing agent can be applied to larger incisions (Gardening products are recently searched for on Taobao) |
| Fertilizer management | Apply diluted phosphorus and potassium fertilizer (Ruhuaduoduo No. 2) 7 days after pruning. |
| Watering adjustment | Keep the soil slightly moist to prevent the cut from getting wet and rotting |
5. Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
According to the Baidu search index, the pruning issues that users are most concerned about recently are:
Q: What should I do if the leaves turn yellow after pruning?
A: It may be caused by excessive pruning. Watering should be reduced and foliar fertilizer should be supplemented (if it must be green).
Q: Can flowering time be controlled through pruning?
A: Yes. Delaying the flowering period by topping, each topping can delay flowering by about 2 weeks.
Q: Can pruned branches be used for cuttings?
A: Select semi-lignified branches (10-15cm), retain the top 2 leaves, and use vermiculite cuttings to achieve a higher survival rate.
6. Advanced skills combined with hot spots
The recent hot topic on Weibo #plantshapingchallenge mentioned:
1. Use aluminum wire to help shape, trim the golden pagoda flower into a heart shape or spiral tower shape.
2. Use with fill lights (horticultural products whose sales have recently increased by 300% on Pinduoduo) can improve the quality of new shoots after pruning.
3. Refer to the golden pagoda flower pruning video of the UP owner "Horticulture Laboratory" of Bilibili (recently played 500,000+ times) to learn the "three-level branching method" pruning technique.
Through scientific pruning, your Golden Tower flower will show a better appearance. Remember to disinfect the tools before pruning and strengthen maintenance and management after pruning, so that this "golden pagoda" can bloom with dazzling brilliance every year!
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