1、 After germination in spring

After sprouting in spring, the plum grows vigorously and grows well. Many branches grow out, which may be messy and disorganized, which is not conducive to later growth and viewing. First cut off the dead branches, diseased branches and yellow branches on the plant, which will have an impact on the growth. The weak branches should also be removed. Later, it is difficult to grow into strong branches, and some bare branches and Cross branches should be removed, which can increase the light transmittance of the plant and be more conducive to the growth in the later stage. It's OK to cut it again carelessly. At this time, it has strong germination and can grow out soon

2、 After flowering

After flowering, it is also a good time for pruning. First remove the residual flowers, and then cut off the pedicels. The flower branches also need to be properly reduced and cut, cutting off one-third of the flower branches, and also appropriate thinning. In this way, pruning can be conducive to the next flowering

3、 When changing pots

The pots need to be changed after 1-2 years of breeding. When changing the pots, the plants can be properly pruned, mainly the roots. The dead roots and old roots need to be cut off, and the whole branches and leaves also need to be thinned to reduce transpiration and promote its recovery

4、 Usual pruning

There is no fixed standard for pruning time. It can also be pruned at ordinary times, mainly to cut off useless branches and leave strong branches and leaves