Re: pruning Anthuriums

From: "Julius Boos" ju-bo at msn.com> on 2002.02.11 at 20:21:26(8189) Dear Tsuh Yang, I`d say yes, BUT---I`d cut off only about 1/2 or 3/4 off each of the topmost leaves, say 4-6 of them, or as many as you can leave on and still pack the plant, so that when re-potted the plant will have SOME green leaf-tissue (the basal portions of the leaves you left on) to help it in it`s recovery. Root trim the plant also. Good luck, Julius +More >>hi all, is it possible to cut off all of an anthurium's leaves (for ease of shipment) and not cripple it? i have an unidentified bird's nest type plant that i bought as a seedling at a farmer's market. it's now huge and i wanted to ship or transport it but with those huge leaves sticking out in all directions, it is very difficult. could i cut off all the leaves and will it sprout again from the crown? tsuh yang<<

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