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Similar to person below, leaves fell off, do I leave the braches?

16 years ago

I had a beautiful double hibiscus braided tree outside for the summer. I live in MN. It spent a night outside that must have gotten too cold (about 50), as many of the leaves shriveled and fell off. I brought it inside. More of the leaves yellowed and fell. Now, some of the lower branches are completely bare. To help it regenerate, is it best to leave those branches or take them off completely?

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jean001
16 years ago
You moved it indoors. No matter how bright it is indoors, it's far less bright than outdoors. The plant will drop it leaves and develop new ones adapted to the lower light levels. If you remove the branches, you will further stress the plant. Leave them be.

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