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title: "I’ve grown this desert rose bonsai from seeds but it’s grown very…"
description: "I’ve grown this desert rose bonsai from seeds but it’s grown very skinny tall and leggy with no branches. Would it be safe to prune the tall plant somewhere…"
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author: "Christie"
published: "2023-06-27T16:47:13.508Z"
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# I’ve grown this desert rose bonsai from seeds but it’s grown very…

_Geplaatst door Christie op 2023-06-27_

I’ve grown this desert rose bonsai from seeds but it’s grown very skinny tall and leggy with no branches. Would it be safe to prune the tall plant somewhere closer to the bottom of the base or better to prune more in the middle/ top? It’s always been indoors living in an apartment but now that I moved to a place with a yard thinking about placing it outside as well. Any tips appreciated, thank you :)

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/zkQoiwWj5tcJAOVJwmBo_hNDt0KaYEPUU1d4PHt9S0s/07d1b0296d2f49d4bf40457d2bb4c6ec.webp?size=large)

## 1 reactie

### 7Bee reageerde op 2024-08-15

I’ve grown mine from seed as well and they are leggy. My plan is to prune it down quite a bit to encourage branching. I will propagate the cutting.

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/KDqM307W6sIUMBpt4EVFiE49c4SPvFPHcfXRvUknaEI/gnYtEyeFSHGXQsuip1yYHg.webp?size=large)

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