The invention belongs to the technical field of rattan processing, in particular to a softening method for improving rattan weaving performance. The specific method is as follows: (1) put the harvested rattan into a freezer for constant temperature freezing, take it out, and treat it with constant temperature steam to obtain One-time treatment of rattan; (2) Immerse the primary treatment of rattan in the softening solution and pass it through ultrasonic waves for ultrasonic treatment, drain the liquid, wrap it with plastic wrap, put it in a refrigerator for constant temperature refrigeration, take it out, and uncover it (3) Microwave-dry the rattan for the second treatment; the rattan treated by the present invention has a bending angle of 80-81 degrees during weaving and use, which effectively reduces the difficulty of weaving, It saves time and labor, improves weaving efficiency, not only does not deform and crack, has strong bearing capacity, good dimensional stability, tensile strength, compression resistance and elastic strength have been greatly improved, but also can improve its antibacterial and anti-sunshine ability, and inhibit spoilage bacteria growth, prolonging its lifespan.