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Pruning guide · Houseplant
China doll: when and how to prune
Radermachera sinica
China doll is best pruned in March–April.
| Pruning months | March–April |
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China doll: when to prune it?
In March or April, when new growth begins.
China doll: how to prune it?
- Cut long or bare stems back to just above a side shoot or bud, by about a third of their length.
- Remove dead, weak and crossing stems right at the base.
- Pinch out the tips: it branches better and becomes fuller.
- Use a sharp, clean knife or pair of secateurs.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March–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: Never remove more than a third of the plant at once, and do not prune in winter: it is not growing then and recovers slowly.
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This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.