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Pruning a Ceiling‑High China Doll

Cutting the main trunk won't kill a China Doll, but regular pruning before it hits the lights would have been easier. You can safely remove about half the height with sharp shears. For precise cut points, email photos to a plant specialist. The plant will resprout from just below each cut.

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