How to prune aglaonema (chinese evergreen)

Any time of year; spring is ideal for hard rejuvenation cuts. Cut individual leaves off cleanly at the base of their petiole. For a leggy stem, cut the cane back to a healthy leaf node using clean scissors or a blade. Remove flower spikes at the base as soon as they appear if you want to preserve foliage vigour.

Rarely; remove dead or damaged leaves as needed, reshape every few years if leggy. Aglaonema rarely needs pruning. Remove any yellow, brown, or damaged leaves at the base as they appear. Leggy plants can be cut back to a lower leaf node to encourage a bushier habit, but this is infrequent. Flower spikes (spathe/spadix) can be removed as they are not ornamental and drain energy.

Cut individual leaves off cleanly at the base of their petiole. For a leggy stem, cut the cane back to a healthy leaf node using clean scissors or a blade. Remove flower spikes at the base as soon as they appear if you want to preserve foliage vigour.