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Pruning guide · Houseplant
Nerve plant: when and how to prune
Fittonia albivenis
Nerve plant is best pruned in April.
| Pruning months | April |
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Nerve plant: when to prune it?
In April, cut back long, bare stems. Throughout the growing season you can also pinch out the tips.
What else to prune in those months? April
Nerve plant: how to prune it?
- Cut long or bare stems back to just above a pair of leaves.
- Pinch out the tips of young shoots with your fingers: the plant then branches and stays compact.
- Use the removed tips as cuttings.
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.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Nerve plant · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.