How to prune a dracaena: for branching
Dracaena is easy to grow. She is not capricious to the environment. A gardener without experience will be able to take care of her. The main thing is to cut it in a timely manner.
The young plant is a leaf rosette located on straight stems. As they grow, they acquire a denser structure and a hard surface. Long leaves are formed at the top of the sturdy trunk. This gives the plant an exotic look and decorative properties. Pruning is required for an adult plant to maintain its beauty.
The shape of the flower depends on how to cut the dracaena.
Dracaena initially only has 1 shoot. Several leaves are grouped at its top. Crohn looks rare and unattractive. Forming pruning is designed to increase the decorative effect of the flower:
- Several new shoots of equal diameter and length are formed on the main shoot;
- The foliage becomes dense and spreading, hanging from the top of the tree;
- The crown takes on a uniform shape.
Regular pruning gives the plant the appearance of a small palm tree. Its length can reach 3 m. Life expectancy depends on care and growing conditions. She ranges from 7 to 15 years old.
How to prune a dracaena for branching?
Thanks to pruning, new buds are tied. They form lateral branches that facilitate branching. The plant tolerates pruning well. In order not to harm him, it is necessary to take into account some factors:
- Pruning time – the procedure can be performed only in May and June. You cannot form a plant during a dormant period. This will lead to injury to the shoots;
- Flower age – young unrooted seedlings are not subject to formation. The length of the main shoot should be at least 30 cm at the time of shortening;
- Place of cut – should be located at least 5-7 cm below the foliage. It can be highlighted with tape or rope.
The instrument for the dracaena shaping procedure must be sharp. A dull blade can damage the shoot. It is important to disinfect the blade. Bacteria and dirt must not be allowed to enter the cut site. The cut must be processed correctly. To do this, it is covered with wax and an agent that promotes active growth. The trimmed parts can be used as cuttings. They quickly take root in the ground and grow actively.
To preserve the beauty of the dracaena, you can prune every year. Do not allow leaves to overgrow the entire surface of the trunk. This will result in the loss of the unusual flower shape.
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