This is how you limit their growth

The solution is a large winter garden with a corresponding ceiling height or a cut back. The linden tree can withstand this without any major problems, but an unprofessional cut also makes it slightly unsightly.

Does my room linden tree need regular pruning?

A regular pruning is not necessary with the room linden tree, it actually looks the most beautiful untrimmed. However, at around four years of age it becomes so big that it will hardly fit into your living room.

The only thing that helps here is a rather radical cut or replacement with a smaller plant. The linden tree can be cut back up to about halfway. As you do this, try to keep it in good shape as much as possible and only use sharp and clean cutting tools. However, you should expect that your room linden tree will not bloom after pruning.

Is there an alternative to pruning?

Pull out a new linden tree in good time

Offshoot, then you can safely replace the overgrown plant. So you always have a well-grown and handsome room linden tree. Her Cut cuttings It is best to make them from strong, already withered shoots, so you will get a blooming linden tree again with relative certainty.

Cut your cuttings about 6 inches long and place them in a glass with water. This is how you can observe the root formation. Alternatively, you can put the offshoot in Growing substrate(€ 12.99 at Amazon *) or a mixture of peat and sand. Place the cuttings in a bright, warm place and keep the substrate evenly moist. With a little luck, your young plants will bloom the next winter.

The essentials in brief:

• may be cut back vigorously
• does not need regular pruning
• looks most beautiful untrimmed
• Alternative: pulling young plants from cuttings