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How to Prune Anthuriums (Simple Guide for Beginners)

nnxt by nnxt
2025-02-14
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Okay, so I decided to prune my anthurium today. It was getting a bit…leggy, you know? Lots of stems, but not as many of those bright, beautiful flowers as I wanted. I’ve had this plant for a while now, and I’ve learned a thing or two, mostly by making mistakes, let me tell ya.

Getting Started

First things first, I gathered my tools. I’m no expert, but I’ve found that having the right stuff makes all the difference. I grabbed:

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  • My trusty pruning shears – gotta make sure they’re clean! I wiped them down with some rubbing alcohol.
  • A pair of gloves, Just.
  • A clean pot and some fresh potting mix, just in case I decided to get really ambitious.

The Deep Dive

I took a good, long look at my anthurium. I wanted to figure out which stems were, well, past their prime. I looked for leaves that were yellowing or browning, and any stems that looked kinda weak or weren’t producing flowers anymore.

Then, I took a deep breath and started snipping. I made sure to cut close to the base of the plant, but not too close, you don’t want to accidentally damage the main stem. My rule of thumb? When in doubt, cut less. You can always take more off later, but you can’t put it back on!

I also removed any dead or damaged leaves. Same deal – snip close to the base. It’s like giving the plant a haircut; you’re just tidying it up and getting rid of the stuff that’s weighing it down.

The (hopeful) Result

After I was done, I stepped back and admired my work. It looked…smaller, for sure. But also healthier, I think. I gave it a good watering, too.

I just do it, that’s all my process, not too hard right?

nnxt

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