purpleinopp said: That is a good one too, grows so fast, you can quickly observe results. The techniques can apply to any branching plant. For a more upright one to play with, try Coleus. Over the course of a season, one can experiment with tip cutting, removing leaves from a side branch, whatever cause/effect that might be of interest to the grower.
Then, when it's time to trim a Jade, Ficus, or yard shrubs, the experience and confidence will be there, ready to contribute to getting rewarding results.
purpleinopp said: Plectranthus installed sideways in a window box about a month ago. Every node is making a new branch.
purpleinopp said: That sounds fun! Let us know how it goes.
Which kind do you have?
While I was looking for that pic, I remembered this pic. If 1 stem is good, more are better. Do you agree? : )
purpleinopp said: Aha! I think you have this one:
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus)
purpleinopp said: Another Plectranthus stem on its way to being a bush.
- Vicks Plant (Plectranthus hadiensis)
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purpleinopp said: Almost a year ago, I was given this plant. I don't have room for a plant with a 6 foot "wingspan" so some trimming was needed.
I cut off everything that wasn't pointing up and stuck all of the removed pieces back into the pot. All of the old dull leaves fell off and now, it's a pot of soft, shiny new leaves.