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title: "I've had this citronella for a few years without knowing it needed to…"
description: "I've had this citronella for a few years without knowing it needed to be pruned. It's been growing inside and leaned up on the window so I didn't know it…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Lisa"
published: "2025-07-20T16:20:40.748239Z"
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# I've had this citronella for a few years without knowing it needed to…

_Posted by Lisa on 2025-07-20_

I've had this citronella for a few years without knowing it needed to be pruned. It's been growing inside and leaned up on the window so I didn't know it wasn't able to withstand it's own weight. Can I safely prune it now without killing it?

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## 1 comment

### Sunny commented on 2025-07-20

You can heavily prune it to help make it fuller. It looks like it has other issues such as being too dry and needing light/fertilizer. The etiolated branches could be reaching for more light. The pale color could indicate it needs more fertilizer. 🪴🍀

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