``Pruning can be helpful but pruning causes growth, so it’s best done in late winter when the days start getting longer and the plants become more active,” Alfuth said in an email. ``Succulents are great because they can go without water for long spells, and they grow slowly so rarely need pruning or re-potting,” Alfuth said. ``Houseplants should not be fertilized during winter when days are short,” Alfuth said. ``Fertilize in late winter as days get longer and plants wake up and will need fertilizer to put on growth during spring.”Houseplant maintenance doesn’t need to be confined to spring cleaning. ``When plants start touching the floor, they start collecting dust,” Pettinelli said.

Source: ABC News January 21, 2020 13:41 UTC