How to Prune Kangaroo Paws

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Cut back the plant by one third after it finishes flowering.. Cut damaged flower stems to the ground for a thorough pruning.. Trim back the leafy foliage to open up the middle of your plant.

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1

Cut back the plant by one third after it finishes flowering.

Step 1

Cut back the plant by one third after it finishes flowering.

2

Cut damaged flower stems to the ground for a thorough pruning.

Step 2

Cut damaged flower stems to the ground for a thorough pruning.

3

Trim back the leafy foliage to open up the middle of your plant.

Step 3

Trim back the leafy foliage to open up the middle of your plant.

4

Remove discolored tips from the end of the remaining leaves.

Step 4

Remove discolored tips from the end of the remaining leaves.

5

Cut the plant's stems completely to the ground to rejuvenate your plant.

Step 5

Cut the plant's stems completely to the ground to rejuvenate your plant.

6

Prune selectively through the summer and fall when your flowers fade.

Step 6

Prune selectively through the summer and fall when your flowers fade.

7

Cut your kangaroo paws when the first flower opens.

Step 7

Cut your kangaroo paws when the first flower opens.

8

Make your cut about halfway down the stem.

Step 8

Make your cut about halfway down the stem.

9

Cut 3-7 kangaroo paw stems to make a full bouquet.

Step 9

Cut 3-7 kangaroo paw stems to make a full bouquet.

10

Put your kangaroo paws in a decorative vase full of water.

Step 10

Put your kangaroo paws in a decorative vase full of water.

11

Cut the tips of the stems every day or every other day.

Step 11

Cut the tips of the stems every day or every other day.

12

Change the water in your vase when you snip the stems.

Step 12

Change the water in your vase when you snip the stems.

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