Maintain Indoor Plants: Pruning & Repotting for Health & Beauty

Regular maintenance keeps houseplants vigorous and attractive.

Pruning

• Remove dead/diseased branches—they drain the whole plant.
• Disinfect shears after cutting diseased wood (bleach solution) to prevent spread.
• Thin congested centers for air circulation.
• Shape by trimming new growth to match existing form.

Repotting

• Signs: plant not thriving, roots visible at pot edges/rim = root-bound.
• Move to larger pot.
• Gently loosen outer roots, center in new pot, fill with fresh potting mix.

Prune for health and form; repot when roots need room. Simple, essential care.