Can Milan be pruned in winter? What parts of Milan should be pruned?

Milan is a common flower in life. Many people like to grow some at home because of its fragrant flowers. So can Milan be pruned in winter? Which part of Milan should be pruned? The following editor will explain them one by one, hoping to help you.

Can Milan be pruned in winter?

The new branches of Milan can also be pruned in winter! Milan likes to grow in loose, well-drained and breathable soil. If it is well maintained, Milan can grow 4-5 new branches in a year. At this time, if you do not take pruning or other treatment methods to let Milan grow naturally, the branches of Milan will grow taller and taller, and many new side branches will grow at the same time, and the side branches will grow more and more dense.

Which part should be cut when pruning Milan flowers?

1. Regardless of whether the Milan is kept indoors for the winter or cultivated in the courtyard, any dead branches should be cut off in time to avoid affecting the appearance and growth.

2. Prune the overlong branches of Milan at any time to keep it in a dwarfed and strong state.

3. Cut off some non-flowering, overly dense inner side branches or inward side branches at any time. This will be more conducive to the light and ventilation of Milan and make it grow better.

4. If the Milan grows too tall and you don't want to trim it all but don't want to affect its appearance, you can use wire to pull and twist the branches to compress the overly long and tall Milan branches to the lowest position as much as possible, and bend them into a certain shape to enhance the appreciation value of the Milan.

When is the best time to prune Milan?

Milan can be pruned all year round without any time limit. However, the purpose of each pruning is different. For example, the purpose of spring pruning is to promote the growth of side branches and make the whole Milan plant fuller; the purpose of summer and autumn pruning is to remove the inner branches and sick branches to facilitate ventilation, prevent diseases, and help nutrients concentrate on flowers and fruits. The purpose of winter pruning is to remove sick branches and increase light transmittance.