The Brazilian iron tree grows too tall, how to control it? Can it be cut?

The Brazilian iron tree, also known as the fragrant dracaena, is a beautiful houseplant whose height can be controlled with proper pruning.

1.Stubbing: Stubbing is a pruning method that cuts off 1 3 or 1 4 at the tip of the branch, which can terminate the endless elongation of the branch, and at the same time promote the germination of axillary buds under the cutting, so as to grow more side branches, increase the flower parts, and make the plant plump and round.

2.Thinning and pruning: When the internal branches of the plant are too dense, they should be thinned from the base to prevent the tree from being disturbed, so that they are clearly layered, conducive to ventilation, light transmission and flowering. When thinning, it should be close to the base and do not leave stumps.

3.Topping: In order to cut off the apical buds of the branches, remove the apical dominance, promote the growth of axillary buds, form a plump cluster of multi-branched plants, and also make the plants bloom more.

4.Wipe buds: Wipe off the axillary buds and shoots of flowers, which can save nutrients and promote the trunk to be strong.

5.Defoliation: It is to make the plant beautiful. It is mainly to remove yellow leaves, leaves with pests and diseases, and leaves with flowers and fruits.

For the Brazilian iron tree, you can prune according to the above method, but it should be noted that the iron tree does not need much pruning, just cut off the old branches and leaves. If pruning is excessive, it can weaken the growth of the plant and even cause the plant to die.

Theoretically, it can be cut short and then cuttings, but it is very demanding, it is a delicate job, and it requires professionals. After being cut short, many small seedlings will grow next to the stump, and after a year, they can be separated and cultivated.

Because the Brazilian iron tree is very tenacious, so the pruning season does not need to be specially selected, but because the Brazilian iron tree will have a certain sensitivity to high temperature and dryness, so when choosing the date, you can choose to prune in the hot summer and choose a shady place for pruning.

The Brazilian iron tree belongs to the category of iron trees, its vitality is very tenacious, if there is not a big accident, there will generally be no life problems, so there is no fixed date when pruning, but in order to ensure that the state after pruning is restored quickly, you can choose a suitable time for pruning.

Because the Brazilian iron tree likes warm sunshine, high temperature, high humidity environment, and is shade tolerant and dry, so when pruning, you can choose to prune in summer, eliminate the shot and find a cool place for pruning, but when pruning, you should pay attention to the use of alcohol to disinfect to prevent pests and diseases.

When pruning the bridge collapse, first examine the tree to determine the deviation of the shape, and then mark the branches to be pruned with chalk, and check whether there are any mistakes after all the marks are made, so as to prevent mistakes in pruning and irreversible consequences.

When pruning, it is best to use a sharp knife that has been disinfected with alcohol, so that the wound will be more neat, and the pruning of Brazilian iron tree 1 is generally to cut more than half from top to bottom, and then cut from bottom to top, so that the incision is close to the main trunk, so that the pruned Brazilian iron tree will be relatively beautiful.

The Brazilian iron tree can be planted, because the cultivation method of the Brazilian iron tree is mostly cuttings and water farming, most of these two methods are the use of the planting method, but in the cultivation and cultivation of the Brazilian iron tree at the same time, you also need to pay attention to the influence of natural temperature, light and other factors on it.

At present, the Brazilian iron tree breeding method is mostly cuttings and water farming method, although these two methods sound different, but in most cases they are the method of transplanting, generally in the original complete Brazilian iron tree stem section cut the next section, and then carry out cultivation.

When using cuttings, first cut a section of 5 10 cm on the stem section of the original Brazilian iron tree, and then cut it in the prepared potting soil in an upright or flat way, and then water it every 2 3 days, and apply a little nutrient fertilizer, and wait for a period of time, it will naturally take root and sprout.

In the same way, when using the water cultivation method, it is also to cut off a small stem segment first, and insert it into the water, but the section needs to be smooth, and to prevent the evaporation of water, you can apply a layer of wax, and then immerse the lower end in water about 2 3 cm, keep the temperature above 25 degrees, and change water and fertilizer frequently, which can also quickly take root and sprout.

Because the Brazilian iron tree has certain requirements in terms of temperature and light, so when planting and cultivating, it is necessary to pay more attention to the impact of these two points on the iron tree, and to a certain extent, maintaining a stable temperature and sufficient light is a necessary factor for the growth of the iron tree.

Brazilian iron tree can be planted with branches, at present, the Brazilian iron tree is mostly planted in pots, using cuttings, and water cultivation method, these two methods are similar, to a certain extent, they are planted with branches, but in the planting of iron trees, it is also necessary to pay attention to some natural factors such as temperature and light.

At present, the Brazilian iron tree is mostly planted in pots, using the cuttings method, generally pruning the next part of the branches on the complete plant body as the material for cuttings, about 5 10 cm in a section, and then cuttings in the potting soil in an upright or lying way.

In addition, you can also use the water cultivation method to make the stem segment of the iron tree root, this method is similar to the cutting method, the same is to insert the cut stem segment into the water, dip it into a 2 3 cm at the lower end of the stem segment, and keep the temperature above 25 degrees, the water and the container are kept clean, and after a period of time it will take root and sprout.

If the temperature is right, the iron tree can grow all year round, but it needs proper shade in the summer when the temperature is high, and in the winter, the temperature should not be lower than 5 degrees Celsius to ensure that it does not enter the dormant period.

Of course, in addition to the temperature, the Brazilian iron tree also needs a certain amount of light, if the light is weakened, the markings on the leaves will turn green, and the leaves at the base will turn yellow, thus losing the corresponding ornamental value, but on the contrary, the light is too strong, and the impact will not be particularly large.

1. Soil. Brazilian iron is suitable for loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soils. The iron tree of Brazil can be used with vegetable garden soil, humus, peat soil and river sand in 3:

2:2:3 is mixed into cultivation soil, or it can be ground into 2 3 with dry and fertile pond mud, and 1 3 coarse river sand is used to form cultivation soil.

2. Sunlight. Brazilian iron prefers a warm environment with plenty of light. Drought and cold resistance, drought and cold resistance. Therefore, when cultivating Brazilian iron, it should be placed in a sunny or diffused place near the balcony.

3. Temperature. The suitable growth temperature for Brazilian iron is 20-30, and the warm ambient temperature makes the photosynthesis and respiration of Brazilian iron better, bringing vitality to the family.

4. Watering. Brazilian iron prefers a warm and humid environment, so it is necessary to maintain a high humidity in the air when growing Brazilian iron. The potting soil retains moisture and often waters the feathers to increase the humidity of the surrounding air, but it is not ideal to accumulate water in order to prevent poor ventilation and root rot.

5. Fertilizer. The fertilization of Brazilian iron is not demanding. During the regrowth period of seedlings, thin liquid fertilizer is applied every 15 to 20 days. During the growth period of the established plant, fertilization can be applied every 1 month.

6. Precautions. The optimal temperature in storage and transportation is 16 18 , the relative humidity is 80 90, and it can endure up to 15 days in the dark. However, when the temperature is lower than 8 during storage and transportation, plants are susceptible to frost damage, and low air humidity will bring serious necrosis to leaf margin tissue.

The Brazilian iron tree can be 1 planted at home, because the Brazilian iron tree has more ornamental value, and it can enhance the overall environmental atmosphere of the house when it is planted at home, and it also has a certain air purification effect, which has a certain improvement effect on toxic substances in the indoor air.

The Brazilian iron tree can be placed at home to plant, the current Brazilian iron tree has more ornamental value, so when planting at home, it is mostly because the external ornamental value is higher, and it can be placed in a position to add a good atmosphere to the whole house, so that people will be moved and happy when they walk through it.

Brazilian iron tree has the effect of purifying the air, absorbing formaldehyde, ether and other toxic substances in the air, and can improve the quality of the air and promote the health adjustment of the human body if placed indoors.

In addition, when planting Brazilian iron trees at home, it is necessary to be dry and wet, and when the temperature is low, the amount of watering can be appropriately reduced, and in the hot and dry season, you need to spray some water on the surface of the leaf body frequently, so that the plant body can be kept moist and better promote growth.

At the same time, the Brazilian iron tree will also have a certain sensitivity to light, if the indoor light is less, you can move the iron tree to a well-lit place in 7 or 10 days, and then transfer it back after 2 or 3 days, but if it is a different variety of iron tree, it also needs to be fertilized and watered in different ways.