How to prune aglaonema wishes

Spring for any reshaping; dead-leaf removal any time. Remove declining leaves by cutting the petiole cleanly at the base with sterilised scissors. Cut flower spikes early to maintain energy in the colorful foliage. Leggy canes respond well to cutback to a healthy node.

As needed; reshaping every few years if leggy. Aglaonema 'Wishes' needs minimal pruning. Remove yellowing or dead lower leaves and cut flower stalks as they appear to keep the plant vigorous and attractive. No routine trimming is required. If the plant becomes leggy after several years, cut canes back to a node in spring to encourage bushy regrowth.

Remove declining leaves by cutting the petiole cleanly at the base with sterilised scissors. Cut flower spikes early to maintain energy in the colorful foliage. Leggy canes respond well to cutback to a healthy node.