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post-winter fittonia

18 years ago

So now that the winter is over, my fittonia (the kind with small leaves) has experienced a lot of leaf drop, mostly along the lower part of the stems. So now it is mostly long leafless stems with leaves at the top. I'm assuming I should prune it back, but how far can I prune it so it will get back to its previous bushy shape?

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birdsnblooms
18 years ago
Hi Jenn. Yep, I'd prune. You can give your Fittonia a major haircut, down to the soil like, or halfway. Cuttings root easy. I prefer rooting in water, but soil works just as well. After cuttings root, pot in the same pop with mom for a more compact look. Toni
PS. Do you pinch leaves? Pinching keeps Fittonia compact, they won't grow as spindly in winter.
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