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Pruning a Tall Unknown Office Plant: Need Identification First

Pruning a 10-12 foot unidentified plant to 5-6 feet and rooting the top requires knowing the species. Different plants respond differently to hard pruning. Email a photo or provide detailed description: leaf shape/size, number and thickness of stems, growth habit. With correct ID, specific pruning and propagation methods can be advised.

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