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Fatsia Butchery?

ItchyFeet
ItchyFeet Posts: 276 Forumite
I have a rather large Fatsia in my garden which is partly obstructing access to some steps. I know nothing about gardening so i'm wandering if i cut off one of the stems, will the plant survive? It's quite tall, about shoulder height at the top and has about 9 or so stems.

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  • I_have_spoken
    I_have_spoken Posts: 5,051 Forumite
    Cutting off one stem shouldn't be a problem, just cut right at the base.

    Fatsia can cope with up to a third of their stems being pruned out in a year to encourage new growth.
  • ItchyFeet
    ItchyFeet Posts: 276 Forumite
    Cutting off one stem shouldn't be a problem, just cut right at the base.

    Fatsia can cope with up to a third of their stems being pruned out in a year to encourage new growth.

    Brilliant - thanks! I shall attack it tomorrow.
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