Pruning an overgrown money tree.

Money tree pruning. Pruning aims mainly to keep money trees small. Pruning money trees is a tedious task. By hard prune i mean i will be cutting the plant way back.

How should you prune a money tree bonsai? The most common reason for a leggy money tree is insufficient light for an extended period. I’m doing a pretty hard prune for this blog.

This type of pruning is done to change the size, shape, or design of your bonsai. It can encourage growth and, in some cases, can be used for propagation. Propagate your money tree using stem cuttings in the spring or summer, when the plant is actively growing.

Maintain your trees’ health by removing dry or dead leaves throughout the year, but postpone any substantial trimming for the spring and. Pruning should be a part of almost all houseplant care. I’ll remove probably ¾ of the green.

They will grow up to 7 feet (2.13 m) indoors and 30 feet (9.14 m) tall outdoors. Therefore, if you want your plant to get bigger, avoid pruning it. You could use a scissor, a sharp knife or pruning shears to cut off unwanted.

Once you have selected a branch that has 3 or more nodes, you will need to cut it down to a smaller size. Money trees must be pruned if you intend to keep them indoors. When pruning your plant, take a step back.