Do you have a tall, leafy houseplant that seems to grow out of control? Are the leaves in your indoor garden overgrown and in need of a trim?
Well then, this article is just for you! We are going to cover everything from plant selection and positioning to trimming techniques.
House plants are great to have and they can really improve the look of your home. But, as every plant owner knows.
It’s important to keep an eye on them and make sure they get enough water or pruning so that they don’t grow too much and get out of control.
You’ll need to trim overgrown house plants regularly so you ensure your plants always have the shape you like and look great in your home.
So whether you have a fern, a Dracaena marginata, or a Philodendron selloum, we’ve got you covered!
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How to cut back tall house plants?
Before trimming your overgrown plants, it’s important to think about the type of plant you’re trimming and how to do it.
As a general rule, you’ll want to trim tall plants from the bottom up. Start by removing any dead or damaged leaves and then trimming the longest branches.
When trimming a tall plant, make sure that you cut it back gradually so that the plant has time to adjust to the new shape. It’s important not to cut off too many leaves at once as this can shock your plant and result in it dropping its leaves.
As you trim the branches, cut them at a 45-degree angle just above a leaf node (the place where two branches meet). The new growth that will sprout from the node should be softer and easier for you to trim.
You can trim tall house plants at any time of year, but it’s best to avoid trimming them in the winter as they may not have enough time to recover before the next growing season.
Blooms on indoor plants such as those on Hibiscus rosa-Sinensis or Dieffenbachia amoena can be trimmed back to the base of the plant.
If you trim them, trim them back to where there are no leaves so that all your pruning doesn’t encourage new growth.
To trim plants with small leaves such as Rex Begonias, use sharp bypass pruners or scissors to avoid damaging the plant. You can also trim plants by hand using a clean sharp knife.
How to prune houseplants?
When pruning a plant, cut just above a leaf node so that the plant can continue to grow. This will help to keep your plants looking their best all year round.
You can trim different parts of your houseplant at different times throughout the year.
In spring and summer, trim back any dead or damaged leaves, trim long stems to encourage bushy growth, and cut blooms to prolong flowering periods.
In late summer and autumn, trim back any new growth that may have taken place during spring and summer. This will help your plants to prepare for winter.
In winter, trim any dead or damaged leaves and stems and reduce the size of your plant by cutting it back to the desired shape.
When pruning a plant, always make sure that you disinfect your pruning tools between cuts with a household disinfectant or diluted bleach solution to prevent the spread of any diseases.
What do you do when house plants get too big?
If you have a house plant that has gotten too big or out of control, don’t worry, there are ways to trim it back without damaging the plant.
The best way to trim a large houseplant is to start by removing any dead or damaged leaves and then trimming the longest branches.
When trimming a large plant, make sure that you cut it back gradually so that the plant has time to adjust to the new shape.
It’s important not to trim off too many leaves at once as this can shock your plant and result in it dropping its leaves. If you have a large tree-like indoor plant, trimming might be easier with some help from a friend or family member.
How do you trim a plant without killing it?
When trimming a plant, it’s important to remember that you should always cut just above a leaf node so that the plant can continue to grow.
This will help to keep your plants looking their best all year round. You can trim different parts of your houseplant at different times throughout the year.
In winter, trim any dead or damaged leaves and stems and reduce the size of your plant by cutting it back to the desired shape.
When trimming a plant, always make sure that you disinfect your pruning tools between cuts with a household disinfectant or diluted bleach solution to prevent the spread of any diseases.
If you have a houseplant that has gotten too big or out of control, don’t worry, there are ways to trim it back without damaging the plant.
The best way to trim a large houseplant is to start by removing any dead or damaged leaves and then trimming the longest branches.
When trimming a large plant, make sure that you cut it back gradually so that the plant has time to adjust to the new shape.
Conclusion:
Trim different parts of your houseplant at different times throughout the year. In spring and summer, trim back any dead or damaged leaves, trim long stems to encourage bushy growth, and cut blooms to prolong flowering periods.
In late summer and autumn, trim back any new growth that may have taken place during spring and summer. This will help your plants to prepare for winter.
In the winter, trim any dead or damaged leaves and stems and reduce the size of your plant by cutting it back to the desired shape.