Trim according to habit
First of all, talk about the growth habits of Chinese fir, because no matter how we prune it, we must ensure its healthy growth and development! The optimum temperature for Chinese fir growth is 10℃ to 25℃, and the temperature should be at least above 5℃. No matter which season, a certain amount of light every day is essential. At the same time, it should be noted that the soil in the basin should be moist, and the air around the plants should maintain a certain humidity.
Pruning method
1. Shortcut. This pruning method is to cut off some branches that grow too long on Australian fir. The purpose of this is to stimulate its lateral buds to germinate quickly and grow new branches, thus improving the visual effect of Australian fir.
2. thinning. This pruning method is to cut off the branches of Taxodium ascendens from the bifurcation, which can make its branches more evenly distributed, increase ventilation and light transmission, and is conducive to the rapid growth of branches inside Taxodium ascendens. This method is mainly to cut off dry branches and too dense branches.
3. Remove tillers. This pruning method is to remove the twigs or root tillers growing at the bottom of Taxodium ascendens trunk or near the mountain pass, so as to avoid these root tillers affecting the overall appearance.
Finally, I want to remind you that when pruning, it is important to note that the scissors used for pruning must be sharp and smooth. When pruning, the cut and the branches should form an oblique angle of 45 degrees, so that the cut will be smaller, which is conducive to the healing of the cut and the new buds can grow quickly. If you want to restrain the excessive growth of branches, you can choose the small buds of Chinese fir as cuttings, which can promote the growth of strong seedlings!