Re: pruning Anthuriums

From: Alektra at aol.com on 2002.02.12 at 03:19:08(8194) What about just tying the petioles together in a sheaf, and then just crumpling the leaves together with a cloth or paper wrapped around them? Even if the leaves arrive mangled, some of the photosynthetic apparatus will survive, and that will help the plant recover slightly faster. Just an idea. +More In a message dated 2/11/2 5:50:42 PM, Piabinha@aol.com writes: << 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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