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Need to prune your Chinese evergreen? Check out these tips to do it right!

jim by jim
2025-01-24
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Need to prune your Chinese evergreen? Check out these tips to do it right!
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Okay, so, today I want to talk about something that’s been on my mind lately – pruning my Chinese evergreen. This plant has been with me for a while, and it’s gotten a bit leggy and overgrown. I figured it was time to give it a little trim to keep it healthy and looking its best.

First off, I did a bit of reading online. I mean, I didn’t want to just go at it with scissors and potentially harm my plant. From what I gathered, pruning these plants isn’t rocket science. You basically just need to remove any dead or yellowing leaves and trim back any stems that are getting too long.

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So, armed with this knowledge, I went and got my tools ready. I had a pair of clean, sharp pruning shears that I use for my other plants. I made sure they were clean because, you know, you don’t want to introduce any nasty stuff to your plant.

I started by inspecting my Chinese evergreen closely. I noticed a few leaves that were starting to yellow and some that had brown, crispy edges. Those were the first to go. I carefully snipped them off at the base, where they met the stem. It felt a bit like giving my plant a haircut.

Next, I looked for any stems that were particularly long or out of shape. I wanted to maintain a nice, bushy appearance, so I trimmed those back as well. I made sure to cut just above a leaf node, which is the little bump where a new leaf will eventually grow. This way, I figured the plant would branch out and become fuller.

Here’s what I did, step-by-step:

  • Got my tools ready: Clean, sharp pruning shears.
  • Inspected the plant: Looked for yellowing or dead leaves and long, leggy stems.
  • Removed dead leaves: Snipped them off at the base.
  • Trimmed long stems: Cut just above a leaf node to encourage new growth.

Honestly, the whole process took maybe 15-20 minutes. It wasn’t difficult at all. And the best part is, my Chinese evergreen already looks so much better! It’s like it can breathe easier now. Plus, I’m hoping this little pruning session will encourage it to grow even more lush and beautiful.

I’ll definitely keep an eye on it over the next few weeks and see how it responds. But for now, I’m pretty happy with how things turned out. If you have a Chinese evergreen that’s looking a bit unruly, I’d say give pruning a try. It’s easier than you might think!

Oh, and one last thing – I’ve heard that spring or late summer is the best time to prune these plants. Something to keep in mind if you’re planning on doing it yourself.

You know what, there was also a time when I had an issue with my lemon tree and wanted to learn how to prune it, but this is totally different from this experience. I will share it next time!

Need to prune your Chinese evergreen? Check out these tips to do it right!
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