How do you trim hanging plants?

Question

I have these hanging plants and they are growing so fast I am afraid they will get too heavy and fall. My ? is how do I trim it and with what?

Answer 1

There are many types of hand pruners. Some are for trimming woody stems and others for delicate operations such as house plants and roses. The latter you would only use to prune stems that are green, (no bark). I use a brand called Felco for these type of plants. The heavier pruning jobs I have found that Corona works best. Most importantly having sharp blades is critical. Remember when purchasing, like virtually anything else, you get what you pay for.

You can prune your house plants any time throughout the year. The way you prune these plants is fairly simple. The whole idea is to finish with a plant that is balanced and symmetrical. Make your first cut at the desired length. Now where to make the cut. Without getting into too much depth, locate the stem that you will cut first. You will notice on the length of the stem things called "nodes". These are the knots or bumps located along the stems. All plants are different some are close together some are not. The place to cut is right above the node making sure not to damage the node while cutting. Continue around the entire plant until finished.

Good Luck

Answer 2

Use a sharp utility knife or pruning shears.

Cut at aproximately 45 degree angle.

Cut back about 1/4 to 1/3 of the growth.

Good Luck