Did you know? Hard pruning can improve the growth of some plants, but it can also harm others.
What is hard pruning? Hard pruning involves cutting off most of the plant—its branches, stems, and leaves.
Hard pruning should not be done on all plants. It is suitable only for selected plants.
Important note:
Hard pruning can be done on:
Plants that have multiple stems and branches, such as: Tulsi, curry leaves, hibiscus, aparajita, jasmine, rose, parijat, champa, sapota, pomegranate, lemon, and many more fall into this category.
Do not hard prune indoor plants:
Indoor plants that don't have many branches and stems, such as: Areca palm, peace lily, aglaonema, money plant, spider plant, and many more.
Do not Hard prune Vegetables plants
These plants have a life cycle of only a few months, such as 5 to 6 months. Tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, cabbage, bitter gourd, and many other plants fall into this category.
Pro Tip : 1
If your plant is 6 months or older, you can do hard pruning.
Pro Tip : 2
If your plant is new (1–2 months old), then hard pruning should not be done.