I asked ChatGPT what to do about my leggy fiddle leaf and it suggested I cut at the red line in the image below and propagate the new plant with the top.
My concern is that the plant will not have any leaves. Will this stop it from being able to grow?
Is it worth it or just let it keep growing. It just popped 2 new leaves after a long dormant spell so that could be a good sign. Not sure. Help.
by Carmo85
9 Comments
I think it looks great. Let it be?
No! Let it get nice and tall first
Why on Earth would you want to do that?? trees get taller with age, that how they’re supposed to grow.
It looks really healthy. Just check your light levels. Plant Light Meter
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-store/id1213431133?mt=8 You can also add Superthrive for a nutritional boost. And begin a regimen for fertilizer throughout the growing season. When was it last repotted?
I agree with the other comments, I’d let it be. I’m not an expert but I’d worry that chopping at the red line means too many leaves on the cutting, which would make it harder to thrive. However, if you do decide to cut there, the base stem would still be able to put out new growth, it just wouldn’t be from the very top.
If you want a bushier look, you could always chop closer to the top, root the cutting, and then plant it back into the pot. I did that twice with my bambino and it looks nice and full. The top may then branch out.
i don’t see any reason why you would want to cut it but it’s absolutely fine if it remains without leaves if there are nodes
What are you trying to accomplish by chopping it?
I would nip the new bud up top to create new branches 😄
If you cut it down it will I’ll grow back bushier, don’t listen to people telling you it looks fine. They can and will come back happier.