How to Prune Red Button Ginger

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Prune your plant when it starts to discolor.. Pinch off faded flowers with pruning shears.. Cut off dead leaves using pruning shears.

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Prune your plant when it starts to discolor.

Step 1

Prune your plant when it starts to discolor.

2

Pinch off faded flowers with pruning shears.

Step 2

Pinch off faded flowers with pruning shears.

3

Cut off dead leaves using pruning shears.

Step 3

Cut off dead leaves using pruning shears.

4

Pick up and discard your plant trimmings.

Step 4

Pick up and discard your plant trimmings.

5

Prune your plant if it grows too large.

Step 5

Prune your plant if it grows too large.

6

Trim the plant to your desired height and width.

Step 6

Trim the plant to your desired height and width.

7

Cut the stem at a steep angle to prevent water damage.

Step 7

Cut the stem at a steep angle to prevent water damage.

8

Grow more plants using your stem cuttings (optional).

Step 8

Grow more plants using your stem cuttings (optional).

9

Cut back leaves that look scraggly.

Step 9

Cut back leaves that look scraggly.

10

Thin your plant while it's growing to make it look healthier.

Step 10

Thin your plant while it's growing to make it look healthier.

11

Cut off your plant's flower to use it in a floral arrangement.

Step 11

Cut off your plant's flower to use it in a floral arrangement.

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