The easy-care lucky tree does not need regular pruning in order to exist or look nice. However, by cutting the tips of the shoots, the tree branches more. Growing a bonsai, on the other hand, requires regular pruning.
How do I cut my lucky tree correctly?
When cutting a lucky tree, you should use clean and sharp tools in the spring to remove diseased shoots or shoot tips. For a bonsai lucky tree, regular cutting is necessary to shape it. Cuttings should be around 10 cm long.
How should I go about cutting?
The lucky tree generally grows slower in a small pot than in a large container. If it has a lot of space and the supply of nutrients is good, then your happiness tree will grow to the ceiling, i.e. a good two meters high. If you want it to have a nice, dense crown, shorten the shoots regularly. Start when your lucky tree is about 1m to 1.5m tall.
When cutting, always only use absolutely clean and sharp tools to prevent injuries and the transmission of germs. Cut off diseased shoots as soon as you discover them. If your happiness tree has become too big for you as a whole, cut it a little more radically. The lucky tree won't mind a strong rejuvenation cut either.
How to care for your bonsai lucky tree
As a bonsai, your lucky tree should remain small, so it needs fewer nutrients. In this case, fertilizing abundantly would be counterproductive. Only give your Australian bottle tree a little liquid fertilizer two or three times during the entire growing season. You can also adjust the amount of watering to the small size of your lucky tree. He doesn't need much more than a shot glass full of water.
Cut cuttings from the lucky tree
If you would like to have several lucky trees, then you should increase the number of lucky trees you may have. Seeds are rarely found commercially. Cut shoot tips as cuttings. These should be around 10 to 12 cm long. A cutting should also be kept warm and bright, like any happiness tree. Moisture is important for cultivation, but be sure to avoid waterlogging.
The most important things in brief:
- best time for cutting is spring
- use clean and sharp tools
- Cut cuttings about 10 cm long
- Cut the bonsai regularly
- shorten shoots regularly for a beautiful crown
- Always remove diseased shoots immediately
Tip
Without cutting and in a large planter with a good supply of nutrients, your happiness tree can grow up to the ceiling.
