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bird of paradise
Can I cut off side leaves to make my bird of paradise narrower?
Yes, you can remove a few outer leaves of a bird of paradise to slim its shape, as long as you cut each leaf cleanly at the base and don’t remove too many at once. This plant naturally grows wide, though, so be prepared that it will keep wanting that broad shape.

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Can I cut off side leaves to make my bird of paradise narrower?