Green ivy can be topped. Topping is a common method for pruning and shaping green ivy, which can promote more branching and make the plant more lush and compact.
The specific method of topping with green ivy includes:
1. Top topping of potted plants without climbing vines: For potted plants without climbing vines, 3 to 5 small seedlings can be planted together in the pot and topped appropriately to allow more lateral branches to form a full pot effect. When the stem grows too long and is prone to bending, affecting the overall plant shape, it is recommended to leave 2 to 3 short sections at the base to increase fertilizer supply and promote the growth of new stems and leaves.
2. Topping of climbing planted green ivy: For climbing planted green ivy, after the plant takes shape, the long and drooping branches and leaves should be cut off in a timely manner to maintain the beauty and neatness of the plant. After the green ivy ages, it can leave a base of 5 to 10 centimeters in spring, cut off the upper branches and leaves, increase fertilizer supply, promote the growth of sprouts, and climb again.
3. Topping of hanging green vines: Hanging green vines can be planted with 3 to 5 small seedlings along the circumference of the pot. Topping should be done 1 to 2 times in the early stages of planting to promote the formation of multiple branches and the growth of drooping vines.
After the green ivy is topped, the following points need to be noted:
1. Timely fertilization: After topping, green ivy needs sufficient nutrients to support the growth of new shoots and branches, so timely fertilization is necessary. It is best to apply a compound fertilizer with a balanced ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium every once in a while to promote the rapid growth of green ivy.
2. Maintain suitable environmental conditions: Green ivy prefers warm and humid environments, with a suitable temperature range for growth of 15-25 ℃. After topping, it is necessary to maintain suitable environmental conditions to promote the growth of new shoots and branches.
3. Pay attention to pruning and shaping: In addition to topping, it is also necessary to regularly prune and shape the green ivy to remove branches and leaves that are too dense, too long, or too weak, and maintain the plant's ventilation, transparency, and aesthetics.
Green ivy can be topped, and topping is an important method for pruning and shaping green ivy. By reasonable topping and trimming shaping, green ivy can be made more lush, compact, and beautiful.