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Oleander pruning: Two critical timeframes to avoid
Improper timing when pruning oleander can cause permanent damage to the plant. To maintain health and flowering, gardeners should avoid two specific periods.
First, pruning should be avoided during the main flowering season from June to September. Cutting during this time destroys developing buds and prevents the plant from recovering within the same season.
Second, heavy pruning after September is also risky. During autumn and early winter, the plant lacks sufficient time to heal fresh cuts before entering its winter quarters. These open wounds leave the oleander vulnerable to frost and fungal infections.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Pruning oleander during its main flowering period from June to September can destroy developing buds and prevent seasonal recovery. www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.mannheim24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Heavy pruning after September increases the risk of damage because the plant cannot heal wounds before winter. www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.mannheim24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Open cut surfaces on oleander plants make them susceptible to fungal infections and frost. www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.mannheim24.de