How to trim dracaena?

Dracaena formation is a very simple process that every amateur florist can master. The main thing is to do the trimming of the trunk and leaves in time. Thanks to this, she will become lush and look more luxurious. Such procedures must be carried out regularly, observing all the rules.

Very often, pruning dracaena is necessary to preserve the flower. And also it is carried out for some other reasons:

• give a presentable look - for renewal and rejuvenation;
• choose a size that is convenient for you so that it is not too high;
• sanitary pruning.

If the dracaena has grown to a fairly large size, for example, to the ceiling, then it may begin to break. And in order to avoid such problems, it must be trimmed.

Thanks to this, the dracaena will be compact and will not lose its decorative qualities.

Even when the dracaena was immediately pinched to form a crown, and this was done correctly, it is very likely that when it grows, it will still lose its presentable appearance. Therefore, it only needs to be trimmed.

Pruning is necessary if the plant is sick and leaves fall. This is the only way to save the flower.

Now let's figure out how to properly trim the dracaena.

Let's figure out when it is necessary to carry out such a procedure. Experts say that the most suitable time is spring, namely: April and May... At this time, there is such a process as sap flow, and at this time there is a dynamic growth.

In spring, phytohormones are produced in large quantities, with the help of their lateral shoots grow faster. The incisions at these moments are transiently tightened.

Many are interested in the question of whether it is allowed to prune dracaena in winter and summer.

Florists argue that during these periods it is not worth carrying out this operation, because it is a lot of stress.... The plant is dormant, and all processes are in a slowed down state. If you cut the flower at this time, the sprouts will germinate for a long time or, at all, will not appear, and the wound will heal for a long time.

And also pruning the plant in winter or summer is possible only in case of an emergency, for example, if the plant is broken. It must be taken into account that this can only be done on a healthy flower.

In order not to make the plant only worse or not to destroy it, you must clearly follow the step-by-step instructions during pruning.

To begin with, we take an alcoholized instrument for this. First you need to determine the height where the cut will be made, while it is strictly forbidden for it to be below an area of ​​30 cm... The future slice should be located at such a level that there is easy access to light. Then, with a sharp disinfected knife, carefully and accurately make an incision in the place where the mark was made.

It is impossible to break shoots under any conditions... The juice that appears at the place where the cut is made is removed with a cotton pad.Then this area must be treated with garden varnish, crushed activated carbon or molten paraffin. It is better not to use wax, so as not to harm the flower.... This is to prevent the barrel from drying out.

To awaken the kidney formation on the trunk, it is recommended to treat it with a growth stimulant. An aqueous solution of biological growth stimulants is well suited.

Next, you need to wrap the trunk slightly below the cut with moistened peat moss and leave the cut open. Then put on a regular plastic bag or cling film to maintain the desired humidity and temperature. Then wrap the incision with peat moss.

The next month, new shoots will form on the trunk, but before they appear, you need to clean the greenhouse at least once every 5 daysto water and ventilate the plant, and then we remove it in a dark, cool room.

In the event that you have a young dracaena with one trunk, with a good height, not less than 30 cm to the leaves, then you have the opportunity to prune it to obtain lateral shoots for branching. To do this, you need to cut about 10 cm from the top of the flower. After that, a certain number of shoots should form.

If pruning is done at home, certain rules must be followed. They will differ depending on the goal you have set: you will form a beautiful crown, you want to rejuvenate a flower or carry out sanitary procedures.

In order to cut a branch for a branch, a standard technique is used. At the first operation using a knife, the apex is cut off. Then it is necessary to treat the cut site with paraffin, after which the plant is placed in a dark and cool place. The temperature should not exceed +25 degrees... And for the plant to start branching, it will take a long time.

The flower will not sprout at once. This will take at least three months.

If you have already had experience with pruning dracaena, but many trunks have already grown, you will have to carry out this operation again. Cut the upper part of the crown at the same level. And we also remove damaged leaves, they will not make an attractive crown. In order to get a flower in several tiers, it is possible to trim the shoots at different heights.

Basically, such difficulties arise due to inappropriate care: too abundant watering, dry and cold air. Such errors are instantly displayed on the plant, it begins to lose color, the leaves dry up and fall off. In the process, the trunk is exposed, and the dracaena loses its beautiful appearance.

After the plant has been treated with antifungal agents, it is possible to cut it only after 10 days. This is done in order to stop the disease and remove damaged areas.

Only in case of severe illness can the plant be trimmed in any season of the year. It is important to cut off absolutely all damaged areas of the flower: trunk, foliage, branches. And also very it is imperative to inspect the condition of the roots... In the event that the roots are partially affected, then they are also pruned and disinfected.

If the roots are all affected, you can try to save the good parts of the flower for further cultivation. The cut off upper parts of the trunk, if they are in order, will then be transplanted, but first it is necessary to lower it for preventive purposes in a solution of potassium permanganate for 6 hours.

Garden shears or a sharp knife are suitable for making the cut. This procedure should be carried out exclusively under sterile conditions. The blade should be treated with any disinfectant you have. And the sharpness of the blade is also very important., it affects the quality of the cut. The blade must be well sharpened in order for the cut to be perfectly straight.

In the event that you follow all these rules, the likelihood increases that the petiole will give roots, will grow, and will not rot, as well as the wound that was made will heal faster. And do not forget that the cut that has just been made must be processed without fail so that infection does not occur. It should be treated with an antifungal agent suitable for this purpose. If such a tool is not available, then crushed activated carbon is suitable for it.

You need to close the wound with a garden pitch... Thus, we close the barrel from air ingress, and prevent the barrel from drying out. If there is no wax, it is possible to use paraffin.

It will be better to cut the stems at different heights.... Beams will form at the cuts. As a result, the plant will acquire a beautiful volume.

Be sure to take care of the plant after it has been cut. First you need to create the necessary conditions.

• When the plant has formed new side shoots, we remove the made greenhouse from the plant and transfer it to its original place.
• The required humidity in the room should be 75%.
• The temperature in the room should not be higher than +25 degrees.
• Illumination. The sun's rays must come in evenly. Sometimes it is necessary to turn the plant over so that the shoots do not strive towards the sun and develop in the same way.
• Watering. Pay attention to the soil in which the flower is planted - it should always be moist, but overdo it with watering.
• Spray foliage once a day with distilled water. It is best to do this from a spray bottle in order to evenly spray water on all the leaves. We introduce biological growth stimulants a couple of times a week.

It is very important to ensure that water does not fall on the shortened stems of the leaves.... This will protect the plant from stem decay. The main thing is to follow all the instructions. When all efforts are made, only then will the dracaena delight you.

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