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1. to cut back the roots of a plant to encourage them to develop more fibrous roots or to reduce the mass of roots. Usually done before transplanting established plants or repotting houseplants.<br> | 1. to cut back the roots of a plant to encourage them to develop more fibrous roots or to reduce the mass of roots. Usually done before transplanting established plants or repotting houseplants.<br><br> | ||
http://www.rosemania.com/images/Bare%20root%20pruned.jpg<br><br> | http://www.rosemania.com/images/Bare%20root%20pruned.jpg<br><br> | ||
This is a picture showing a root that has been pruned. <br> | This is a picture showing a root that has been pruned. <br> | ||
Source: http://www.rosemania.com <br> | Source: http://www.rosemania.com <br> | ||
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Revision as of 15:25, 5 December 2005
1. to cut back the roots of a plant to encourage them to develop more fibrous roots or to reduce the mass of roots. Usually done before transplanting established plants or repotting houseplants.
This is a picture showing a root that has been pruned.
Source: http://www.rosemania.com