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Tropical Zone Gardening: GIANT Bird of Paradise in my Lanii

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Forum: Tropical Zone GardeningReplies: 2, Views: 41
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Jdenicola
Lutz, FL

August 24, 2009
02:18 AM

Post #6981977

My Plant is over 20 feet tall and It has now broken through my Lanii,
> ripped the screen and MUST be trimmed back.
>
> I have occassionally trimmed back only the uppermost leaves and stems
> and they grow back even faster.
>
> My question is: Can I litterally cut the trunk in 1/2 and know that I
> will not harm the plant? OR do I trim back only to the point where the
> branch stem meets the trunk...the problem is if I do that it will
> surely reach the top in no time.
>
> Please help...would like to take action today Saturday as have me make
> a decision ASAP to avoid additonal damage.

Thanks John
> 813 362-2270

Metrosideros
Keaau, HI

August 24, 2009
02:58 AM

Post #6982004

Maybe remove the large stalk and let the side suckers grow.
lourspolaire
Delray Beach, FL
(Zone 10a)

August 24, 2009
03:50 PM

Post #6983748

As long as the axe is out, you may want to replant these WBP away from the lanai, put the extra pups on Dave's Marketplace, etc.

Sylvain.

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