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How do you prune maltese Star-Thistle?
Maltese Star-Thistle grows side branches naturally, and too many of them will cause the flowers to grow smaller. Producing larger flowers can be achieved by cutting off some terminal buds. During the mid-summer, climate conditions are usually unfavorable for growth of maltese Star-Thistle, and the leaves start to wither and turn light green or yellow. At this point, the plant can be cut off to a third or to half of its height. When the weather becomes cool, it will rejuvenate and grow new leaves and flowers.
During winter it is advised to cut off the roots of maltese Star-Thistle that have perennial roots below the ground, to ensure that the plant survives cold temperatures and frosts.
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