- When does a cut make sense?
- How should I go about cutting?
- Can I also limit growth in other ways?
- The right cut in case of illness
The Australian chestnut is evergreen and quite attractive. In its homeland, it grows into a stately tree up to 35 meters high. Even as a houseplant, it can grow up to 1.80 m high.
The Australian chestnut does not need regular pruning
When does a cut make sense?
You should only prune your Australian chestnut if the plant is getting too big for your living space, regular pruning is not necessary. Wait with the first cut until a nice trunk has formed and the natural growth habit shows.
How should I go about cutting?
Only use clean and well-sharpened tools when pruning your Australian chestnut. In this way you avoid the transfer of any germs to the plant and injuries caused by crushing of the shoots to be trimmed.
It is best to cut in such a way that the natural growth form of your Australian chestnut is still clearly visible. Shorten overgrown shoots after cutting off diseased or dead branches. When cutting the Australian chestnut, you don't have to pay attention to the blossom because it almost never blossoms indoors.
Can I also limit growth in other ways?
If you don't want to prune your Australian chestnut regularly, there are other ways to limit its growth. Although a bonsai is bred to be short, it usually requires regular pruning, which requires some experience.
As an alternative to pruning, it is suggested not to repot the Australian chestnut. However, you should make sure that the plant is supplied with sufficient nutrients so that it remains healthy in the long term and does not lose any leaves.
The right cut in case of illness
The Australian chestnut rarely gets sick as a houseplant. It is usually spared by native pests. However, it reacts to persistent waterlogging with root rot. This is reflected, among other things, in brown and falling leaves.
The essentials in brief:
- regular pruning not required
- Cut only if the plant is growing too fast
- prune sparingly
- make sure the tools are clean
- possibly avoid the cut due to limited space (small vessel).
tips
The quite robust Australian chestnut does not depend on regular pruning.