Fortune TreeMost reasons for the prolonged growth are generally due to poor light in the breeding environment, excessive watering, and long growth date.
The leggy growth of the Fortune tree seriously affects the ornamental value. Generally, pruning is used for processing. Pruning is mainly to remove the leggy branches. When removing the strong branches, only 3-4 buds are left at the base, or about 10 cm.Cut off all the other upper branches. Pay attention to all branches on the whole plant. The branches that are too weak should be cut from the base. Because of its weak budding power, it also competes with other strong branches for nutrients, so it cannot be kept.
The pruned branches should not be rained or sprayed to prevent decay. Put the pruned fortune tree in a bright place or in the shade, and require controlled watering, because there is no transpiration of leaves on the whole plant.The need for water is less. If you water too much, it will rot the root system and lead to failure in pruning and rejuvenation. You can apply a nitrogen-based compound fertilizer, such as 20-10-10 compound fertilizer, before germination.During this period, water a fungicide to prevent root rot, such as the systemic 50% carbendazim wettable powder 800-1000 times liquid, the twigs will grow to about 5 cm after one month, and they can be viewed in two months.
The top of the plant of the Fortune tree has obvious advantages. If it is not pruned at the appropriate time and height, the plant has few branches and always grows upwards, which will affect the ornamental value. Generally, pruning can be done in the spring of each year.I like to cut off the top tips at a high level. It can also be combined with pruning when changing pots to cut off the top buds, which can promote the plant to be more branched and the stem base to expand.