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title: "Calling all pruning experts - I’m getting ready to prune my…"
description: "Calling all pruning experts - I’m getting ready to prune my philodendron for the first time in a couple of weeks. I’ve never pruned before, any tips, advice or…"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Hopertia"
published: "2024-03-11T16:29:21.943167Z"
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# Calling all pruning experts - I’m getting ready to prune my…

_Posted by Hopertia on 2024-03-11_

Calling all pruning experts - I’m getting ready to prune my philodendron for the first time in a couple of weeks. I’ve never pruned before, any tips, advice or articles you’d recommend? Am I crazy for thinking it needs to lose 2/3 of its length? I’m based in UK where spring is imminent. Thanks in advance!

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## 3 comments

### TheCrazyPlantLaidy commented on 2024-03-11

You can cut them at the node and put the node in water and it should grow roots within a month or so. At least that’s what I do with my philodendrons.

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### JennMo commented on 2024-03-11

I heard that prior to pruning is good to give some water to the plant don’t know if this is true

### sarita commented on 2024-03-14

the amount you prune is totally up to your preferences — definitely cut with the intention of propagating! these make great last-minute gifts too ;)

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