Can vinca roseus be pruned in summer? What are the precautions for pruning vinca roseus?

Vinca roseus is a common flower in life. Because of its gorgeous flowers and strong fragrance, it is the first choice for many families to grow flowers. However, for some novices, how to prune vinca roseus has become a big problem. So when does vinca roseus need to be pruned? What are the precautions for pruning vinca roseus? Let's take a look.

Can vinca roseus be pruned in summer?

Catharanthus roseus is usually planted in pots by flower lovers, but if the catharanthus roseus in the pot grows too tall, it will affect the appearance, so we need to prune it after planting it for a period of time. For example, it does not stop growing in summer, so it is okay to cut off those branches that have grown tall at this time.

In addition to pruning branches that are too high, we can also cut off the flowers that have already bloomed, so that it can accumulate nutrients for the next flowering. After the flowers have bloomed, you can also use some nutrient solution to increase some nutrients, so that more flowers will bloom next time. If your vinca roseus has a beautiful shape, you can choose not to prune it, and you can wait until after the summer to prune it.

When does vinca rosea need to be pruned?

When Catharanthus roseus grows to 6 to 8 centimeters, we will top it so that it can grow side branches. Then when the side branches grow to 6 to 8 centimeters again, we will top it again. In this way, the Catharanthus roseus will become shorter and have more side branches. With more side branches, it will bloom more.

How to plant vinca roseus after pruning

The pruned vinca roseus can be cut into small sections of 10 cm, and the bottom can be cut into a horse ear shape, leaving 2 to 3 leaf buds on each small section, removing all the leaves below, and then soaking them in rooting water for two hours. After drying in a cool place, they can be cut into sandy soil that vinca roseus likes, which is loose, breathable, rich in humus, and has smooth drainage.

Precautions for pruning vinca roseus

When pruning the periwinkle, avoid getting it wet, which may cause the wound to rot. Then place it in a ventilated place and maintain a suitable temperature of 20-30℃ to allow the wound to recover as soon as possible so that it can grow normally.