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மஞ்சள்
இன்றைய தாவரம்

Curcuma longa

மஞ்சள்Herb

மஞ்சள் (குர்குமா லோங்கா) இஞ்சிக் குடும்பத்தைச் சேர்ந்த பல்லாண்டுத் தாவரம் ஆகும்; அதன் மஞ்சள் நிற கிழங்குகள் உணவு, மருத்துவம் மற்றும் இயற்கை சாயம் ஆகியவற்றில் பயன்படுகின்றன.

FamilyZingiberaceae
GenusCurcuma
NativeAsia
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.