What can be cut?

You don't have to cut Madagascar palms

A grows in a good location and with optimal care Madagascar palm very quickly. Within a few years, an originally 40 cm high plant can reach a height of two meters.

If the space for the Madagascar palm is not high enough, you should look for another place. The plant, also known as thick-footed, dies if you simply shorten it at the top.

You can limit growth a little by not taking the Madagascar palm fertilize and don't keep them so warm.

You can cut off discolored leaves

That a Madagascar palm is hers Leaves leaves, is a normal process that occurs at the beginning of the resting phase. If the leaves turn yellow or black during the growth phase, the plant is usually kept too moist or afflicted by scale insects. You can cut off infected leaves with sharp scissors.

Cut side shoots to propagate the Madagascar palm

You can propagate Madagascar palms from seeds. In addition, shoots form on the side that you can cut as a cuttings.

They are cut off with a sharp knife. Then the interfaces must be dried for a day before they are inserted into the plant substrate.

Wrap the trunk with foil before shortening

If you can't avoid tackling the Madagascar palm with a knife or scissors, keep in mind that the trunk is very prickly. The spines are extremely stubborn and must never get into your skin. It is not enough to wear gloves.

Before shortening or even before Repot wrap the trunk with strong foil where you need to touch it. Then you can touch it there without harming yourself.

• Clean the tool before and after shortening
• wear gloves
• Wrap the trunk with foil
• Immediately clear away leftover cuttings