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Lavender
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Lavandula

LavenderShrub

Introduction to the Lavender Plant The lavender plant is a well-known aromatic flowering plant valued for its fragrant flowers, silvery-green foliage, and adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions. Belonging to the genus Lavandula within the Lamiaceae family, lavender includes several species and cultivars cultivated for ornamental, traditional, and practical purposes. Lavender plants are […]

FamilyLamiaceae
GenusLavandula
NativeAfrica
LifespanPerennial

Pruning & Training Guide

Proper pruning keeps your Hibiscus healthy, bushy, and full of flowers.

Best time to prune is late winter to early spring before new growth begins.

Why Prune Hibiscus?

Encourages flowers

Bloom

Stimulates new flowering shoots.

Promotes bushy growth

Shape

Encourages compact branching.

Removes dead branches

Health

Removes diseased or damaged stems.

Improves air circulation

Airflow

Reduces fungal risk.

How to Prune Hibiscus

Remove dead branches

1

Cut back damaged stems to healthy tissue.

Cut back long stems

2

Trim leggy stems to encourage new growth.

Shape the plant

3

Prune to maintain a rounded form.

Encourage blooms

4

Pinch tips to encourage flower buds.

Tools You Need

Bypass pruner

Tool

For clean branch cuts.

Loppers

Tool

For thicker woody stems.

Gloves

Safety

Protects hands while pruning.

Rubbing alcohol

Clean

Sterilize tools before use.

TipObserve your plant regularly and adjust care according to your local climate and conditions.