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title: "It’s time to cut back my plants and I’m very reluctant to. Planta…"
description: "It’s time to cut back my plants and I’m very reluctant to. Planta instructions are to measure back 1/3 of the length of the branch and cut there (keeping…"
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# It’s time to cut back my plants and I’m very reluctant to. Planta…

_Geplaatst door 9thFloorGreenHouse op 2025-10-02_

It’s time to cut back my plants and I’m very reluctant to.

Planta instructions are to measure back 1/3 of the length of the branch and cut there (keeping branching etc in mind).

Does it really matter how far back I cut?

What’s the closest to the ground that I could cut back and still have the plant grow out again in spring?

Do I have to cut back at all?

Any suggestions would be so appreciated. No need to answer the whole questionnaire 🙃 I got carried away!

I cut her way back. I think it’s ok. So much cut off. Not really sure what to do with the off cuts. My plant is beautiful and I will be keeping a close watch.

![Bijlage 1 van 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/4Qxv1kYocRUKyZNQMXApLrSpND1kR0M_qFy1VNOL9Bc/i2dAkuT2Q2aK5KgsrputeQ.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/4Qxv1kYocRUKyZNQMXApLrSpND1kR0M_qFy1VNOL9Bc/VPTsM7UNQuSKwJRO5jBcZA.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 3 van 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/4Qxv1kYocRUKyZNQMXApLrSpND1kR0M_qFy1VNOL9Bc/fO0Tuyo2RsqtLEIvbo9yXA.webp?size=large)

## 2 reacties

### K reageerde op 2025-10-02

Is this plant going to be overwintering outdoors or indoors?

#### 9thFloorGreenHouse antwoordde op 2025-10-02

Indoors. It’s a houseplant. That’s one of my concerns. I am going to see if every day.  
If I mess up, there’s no patio or garage to hide it.

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