Reasons for Dutch iron pruning

Dutch iron leaves are often easy to age and turn yellow, or have overgrowth, leaves are not robust and drooping, and leaf spot disease occurs under high temperature and high humidity conditions, the leaves should be cut off. On the one hand, prevent the disease from expanding, on the other hand, make the shape beautiful. Dutch iron has strong germination ability, so it is necessary to prune whether it is pile type or whole plant type

Dutch iron pruning time

Pruning after winter

This is because the weather in winter is colder and there are fewer bacteria and pests, so the pruned branches and leaves are not easy to be infected with diseases and pests. When pruning, you can cut the dead old Dutch iron leaves, sick leaves with insects, or dense leaves from the bottom to the top of Dutch iron, and try to keep some good old leaves

Pruning before Qingming Festival

At this time, Dutch iron is still in the stage of recovery and growth. The wound after cutting dead leaves is easy to heal, and it can also reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests

Dutch iron pruning precautions

pay attention to disinfection

when pruning Dutch iron, pay attention to that the section should be slightly inclined and not cut into a flat mouth. This is to prevent rain soaking. After cutting, do not spray water on the wound of Dutch iron. If possible, the section can be painted with wax or red paint to prevent Dutch iron from rotting and drying caused by bacteria or insects

Reduce watering

Dutch iron must be well managed before cutting branches, so that Dutch iron can accumulate more nutrients, which can also ensure the germination of more branches, and it should also be placed in a place with good light for photosynthesis

after all the branches and leaves of Dutch iron are cut off, it is not necessary to water too often. When new leaves grow, gradually strengthen fertilizer and water or normal management