How To Trim Plants Like A Pro

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Today I will show you how to trim different plant leaf shapes and make your plants look new and well-groomed.

I encourage you to take a good look at your plants and schedule a trimming session with them if any leaves are discolored, or tips and edges have some dry/brown/yellow spots.

Once you are done, you will see how much difference this simple task makes, and how much better and healthier your plants look.

You will learn:

  • difference between trimming and pruning;
  • what to expect after trimming;
  • what are the main plant leaf shapes;
  • how to trim various plants.

FOR TRIMMING YOU WILL NEED:

  1. Sharp Scissors!
About The Author

Juliette Vassilkioti is a New York–based expert in indoor plant maintenance and office plant design, and the founder of My City Plants (in the field since 1998).

Educated at Parsons (Floral Design) and the New York Botanical Garden (Landscape Design), she shares her expertise on a YouTube channel with 6M+ views and has been featured by The New York Times, Women’s Health, and Architectural Digest.

Learn more about Juliette.

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12/19/2025 12:01 am GMT