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Old 15-04-2003, 09:44 PM
James Ervin
 
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Default Prunning From the Bottom?

In an article on the Krib, Dan Resler suggests that stem plants should
be pruned from the bottom. I quote:

"One solution is diligent pruning. Many of the so-called `bunch'
plants will do better, however, if they're trimmed from the bottom.
Pull the plant out of the substrate, lop off the bottom portion, and
then replant. Roots seem to be easier to grow than new stems and
leaves."

Can anyone comment on this and their experiences? Or, perhaps just
elaborate on this. I think this may be tied in with the absorbtion of
nutrients from the upper portion of the plant (through the water) vs
the root system........so perhaps it is intuitive after all.

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