The easy-care lucky tree does not need regular pruning to exist or look nice. However, by cutting off the tips of the shoots, the tree branches out more. Growing a bonsai, on the other hand, requires regular pruning.

The lucky tree can be brought into shape by pruning

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 lucky tree will definitely grow up to the ceiling, i.e. a good two meters high. If you want it to have a nice, dense crown, then trim the shoots regularly. Start doing this when your lucky tree is about 1m to 1.5m tall.

Always use absolutely clean and sharp tools for cutting to prevent injuries and the transmission of germs. Cut off diseased shoots as soon as you spot them. If your lucky tree has become too big for you, cut it a little more radically. The lucky tree also doesn't mind a strong rejuvenation cut.

How to care for your bonsai lucky tree

As a bonsai, your lucky tree should remain rather small, so it also needs fewer nutrients. In this case, fertilizing abundantly would be counterproductive. Only give your Australian Bottle Tree a small amount of liquid fertilizer two or three times throughout the growing season. You can also adjust the watering quantity to the small size of your lucky tree. He doesn't need much more than a shot glass full of water.

Take cuttings from the lucky tree

If you would like to have several lucky trees, then you should multiply any lucky tree you may have. Seeds are rarely found commercially. Cut shoot tips as cuttings. These should be about 10 to 12 cm long. A cutting should also be warm and bright, like any lucky tree. Moisture is important for cultivation, but be sure to avoid waterlogging.

The essentials in brief:

  • the best time for pruning is spring
  • use clean and sharp tools
  • Cut cuttings about 10 cm long
  • Cut bonsai regularly into shape
  • regularly shorten shoots for a beautiful crown
  • Always remove diseased shoots immediately

tips

Without pruning and in a large planter with a good supply of nutrients, your lucky tree can certainly grow up to the ceiling.

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