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Pruning Woody Monstera Trunks: Saw Them Off in Fall or Spring

Thick, gnarly Monstera trunks can be cut with a saw or axe. They won't root, but stem cuttings root easily. Prune in fall or early spring. Cutting stimulates bushier growth.

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