Cutting is possible all year round
The aukube can be cut all year round as long as there is no frost. Otherwise it could be damaged. It proves to be easy to cut and regenerates itself in a short time. She reveals this with a quick new shoot.
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Reasons that speak for a cut
There are several reasons why it can make sense to pull out a pair of scissors in the presence of the aukube:
- has become too big (in the wild up to 6 m high, as a houseplant up to 1 m high)
- Prevent balding
- remove diseased parts
- to get in shape
Gentle thinning or radical cut - both possible
You can lightly thin out your aukube, but you can also cut it down radically. It can withstand cutting into the old wood and drifts away again. If it has grown too big, it is enough to prune it.
Get in shape - not necessary
Basically, the Aukube does not need a cut. It has a naturally harmonious shape. If you still want to shape your shape, you should tackle the topiary between February and March. In old age, pruning is no longer necessary for this plant.
Better to use secateurs than hedge trimmers
Use a sharp and clean one to cut the aukube Secateurs. From cutting using a Hedge trimmer(€ 77.00 at Amazon *) is not advisable. This would cut the beautiful, large and leathery leaves. As a result, the plant no longer looks good.
Cutting to pull cuttings
A rather minor reason to cut the aukube is to get cuttings. This allows this plant to be quickly and easily increased will. It is best to cut 10 to 15 cm long cuttings in spring or summer!
Tips
As a precaution, wear gloves when cutting the aukube and make sure that all discarded parts and keep them out of the reach of children or pets, because the Aukube is poisonous!
