Cut room hibiscus in February
The best time to cut rose marshmallow is after the winter flowering season. Under normal conditions, the exotic evergreen ornamental wood finished its blooming appearance on the windowsill and in the winter garden in February. Before the growth of new shoots with numerous flower buds begins, disused flower wood should clear the field.
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Slow growth dictates the cut
With an annual growth of 5 to 15 centimeters, indoor hibiscus takes it slower than its hardy conspecifics in the garden bed. The leisurely pace requires a well-planned cut so that there are no gaps or you have to wait a long time to reach the desired final height. How to properly cut a rose marshmallow:
- Cut off dead and disturbing shoots at the base
- Clean up withered inflorescences for a better overview
- Cut back branches that are too long to just above a leaf or a leaf knot
Ideally, you should shorten excessively long shoots using a derivative. This cutting technique aims to reduce or completely prevent annoying gaps in the appearance. Examine the branch in question for an outward-facing branch below. Place the scissor blades at the fork. The previously subordinate side branch now takes over the leading position.
Parenting cut to high trunk - this is how it works
As a high trunk, the room hibiscus is a feast for the eyes. The piece of jewelery has its price in specialist shops when it is ready to be brought up. As a carpenter, you enjoy the privilege of raising a young rose marshmallow yourself to become a standard tree. How to proceed step by step:
- Appoint the most promising shoot as the future stem
- Fix to a bamboo stick with soft binding material
- Cut off all side branches at the base
- When the final height is reached, cut the main shoot to encourage buds to sprout
By cutting off the tip bud, you trigger a jam beneath the cut. Then several shoots sprout. You attach the top shoot as a trunk extension to the support rod and guide it up to the desired crown height. From the remaining shoots, choose three to four promising branches as the crown structure. In the following years, cut the leading branches of the crown by half every spring so that they branch out profusely.
The greatest challenge when it comes to raising a tall trunk is a long thread of patience. Given the slow rate of growth, it will take several years before you cross the long-awaited finish line.
Tips
Do not carelessly throw away the clippings of the room hibiscus. With a little luck, you will discover shoot tips that are 15 centimeters long and are suitable for propagating cuttings. The cut should be made just below a leaf knot. Remove the lower leaves and plant each cutting in its own pot of lean potting soil. A transparent hood creates the warm, humid microclimate that is important for rapid rooting.
