1、 Pruning time

When pruning camellia, you must pay attention to the choice of time, usually after flowering, and pruning before flowering will affect flowering. If it blooms in the same year, it can be trimmed around December. If it blooms in the spring of the next year, it should be trimmed around May

2、 Pruning method

1. It has many varieties, different varieties and different pruning methods. If it is an upright variety such as pruning big cinnabar or hongluzhen, it is mainly to cut the branches short. Cut off the top third of the branch and half of the leaves. If the diseased branch is found, the dead branch should be cut off directly from the base to avoid infection

2. Some varieties are better in shape, such as white swan, 18th bachelor, race peony, etc. do you want to re cut them when pruning? Just cut off the long branches and cut off one third to make the branches consistent in length. Notice that even the top is cut off with the bud

3. Some varieties have soft and thin branches, and their crowns grow too lush. When pruning, the crown should be cut small, and the inner branches and branches at the bifurcation point of the trunk should be cut off, which can save a lot of nutrients, grow better in the later stage, and increase the quality of flowering

3、 Precautions

When pruning, pay attention to ensure that the cut is flat and careful as possible to reduce the damage to the mother plant. If the branch has been trimmed, cut it directly from the base. In addition, nitrogen fertilizer should be applied as soon as possible after pruning to supplement nutrients and promote its growth as soon as possible