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Posted 3M ago by @LeadChincactus

Umbrella tree pruning

Can anyone give me tips on pruning my dwarf umbrella tree plant please? #UmbrellaTree #UmbrellaPlant #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict pruning">#pruning pruning101">#pruning101
3ft to light, indirect
3” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 months ago
@LeadChincactus hi Renee just wondering why you’re wanting to prune.
@YammieOf3 not sure. Just read more about the plant and said it can be pruned. Do I need to? Should I?
It’s really up to you and what shape you want to foster. Each branch will just keep growing straight if you don’t prune, which can be cool. If you want a bushier plant, you will want to prune at some point. You’ll get new growth just below where you cut and often more than one branch. I’ve been working to reshape this one over the years. It always bounces back nicely after a haircut 😊