You should cut a flower mallow several times a year. The plant will thank you with more compact growth and lots of flowers. By cutting back the ornamental plant, also known as the maple, does not put all its strength into the shoots, but uses them to form flowers.

Gloves must be worn when pruning the flowering hollyhock, as it is slightly poisonous

Why do flowering hollyhocks have to be pruned?

There are several ways to cut back the flowering hollyhock:

  • sharpening
  • pruning
  • keep in shape
  • pruning roots
  • cut cuttings

Always work with gloves when pruning the slightly poisonous flower maple. Use clean knives to avoid spreading disease. Scissors are not suitable for cutting because they squeeze the stems too much.

Pinch off the flowering maple

Once a year there is an all-round trimming, in which you remove all the tips of the flowered maple. This keeps the plant compact and gives a healthier impression.

The best time for pruning is autumn or early spring before the plant sprout again.

Shorten the ends by about a third.

Keep the hollyhock in shape by cutting throughout

You can make minor corrections throughout the year. Cut off protruding or too dense branches as soon as possible so that the plant retains its shape.

Cut back before moving to winter quarters

Flowering mallow is not hardy and must be overwintered in a suitable room in the house. If there is not enough space, you can cut the room maple in half.

Thin out the plant a little at the same time, then a possible pest infestation cannot spread so quickly.

Cut back the flowering hollyhock completely

Flowering mallows tolerate a strong pruning well. You can cut the plant down to the old wood without preventing it from growing again.

A complete pruning may be necessary if the flowering maple has not been pruned for a long time or if there has been a heavy pest infestation.

pruning roots

Flowering mallows should be repotted every year. The entire potting soil is exchanged.

On this occasion, you should prune the root ball right away. Simply cut off any overhanging roots.

tips

Flowering mallows are quite easy to propagate. Either sow seeds or take cuttings in spring or during the flowering period.

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Indoor plants