Use clean, sterilized tools for pruning, and take care to wear gloves for plants with spines or ones that can cause irritation (like Ficus).

Shape your houseplants' foliage according to your preference and trim leggy vines.

Light pruning and the removal of dead branches and yellow leaves can be done at any time of the year, but save your bigger pruning projects for spring while the plant is actively growing. A little spring cleaning for your houseplants will go a long way in supporting healthy growth! ✔️ Prune You can scrub any mold or lime deposits off of terracotta pots and thoroughly clean your houseplants' surroundings. Removing dust and any debris that may have settled on your plants' leaves allows them to better photosynthesize, which means better growth! This is also a good time to run water through your plants’ soil to reduce salt buildup. Wipe down the tops and bottoms of leaves. Giving this closer attention to your plants allows you to check for any health or pest issues. While you should be wiping down your plants’ leaves regularly, spring is a great time to renew these efforts and also give your plants a more thorough bath.

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