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Pruning guide · Houseplant
Ti plant: when and how to prune
Cordyline fruticosa
Ti plant is best pruned in April.
| Pruning months | April |
|---|---|
| Poisonous to people and pets | Yes, take care with children and pets |
Ti plant: when to prune it?
In spring (April), at the start of the growing season, when the plant gets too tall or bare.
What else to prune in those months? April
Ti plant: how to prune it?
- Cut the stem through at the height you want with a sharp, clean knife or saw.
- New shoots appear below the cut within a few weeks.
- The cut-off top can be rooted as a cutting.
- Cut brown or yellow leaves off at the base.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: April.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- A houseplant lives indoors, so wildlife hardly notices the pruning. Healthy clippings can go on the compost.
Caution: Keep the trimmings away from pets: cut-off parts remain toxic. Ti plant is poisonous: wear gloves and keep clippings away from children, pets and livestock.
Nearby: related pruning guides
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.