1、 What month is pruning

Desert roses are usually pruned after flowering. Because it blooms twice a year, it will bloom from April to may in spring and from September to October in autumn. The pruning time is around June and November

2、 Pruning techniques

1. Picking the heart and topping: picking the heart in time can control the height of desert roses. It is generally necessary to pick the heart when the seedling grows to about 10 cm. In addition to shaping the plant, it can also promote the growth of branches

2. Pruning during growing period: pruning should also be carried out during the growing period of desert roses in order to control their growth. Leave 3-5 branches as the main branch and cut off all the others. The main branches should be evenly distributed, and those too long should also be truncated

3. When the branches are too dense in the desert, cut the roses appropriately. Avoid the poor ventilation and light transmission capacity inside, making it sick or suffer from pests

4. Pest pruning: after the desert rose is sick or suffers from pests, the branches and leaves attacked by pests shall be cut off. The cut branches and leaves should be burned intensively to avoid secondary recurrence. At the same time, drugs should be used for prevention and treatment