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Managing Overgrown Alocasia: Limited Pruning Options

Alocasia doesn't respond well to pruning. Prevention—small pot, root pruning, no summer outdoors—is best. If already huge, cut the largest leaf stems to the base; this may trigger basal sprouts. But the plant may never regain a compact form.

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