Vireya Stem Buds
Note the stem buds in each leaf axil. Cutting the dominant singleton stem not only results in a bushier plant, but each new stem can support another flower truss.
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Cut Above Stem Buds
Do not leave much of a stub.
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Snip!
Cut cleanly remove the singleton stem.
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Snip Result
Now the vireya will start pushing new stems from the leaf axils.
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Young Singleton
Identify single stems and pinch early.
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Pinch!
If after pinching, only a single stem emerges again, it's OK to repinch it or cut back further if possible.
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Older Wood Cut
Somewhat extreme example of cutting older wood. Many, many new stems! Typically two to four new stems result.
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Crossing Inside Branches
Another pruning task is to remove internal crossing branches. Note the two branches crossing in the center of the picture.
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The principles shown are applicable to any size vireya. |
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