How to prune alocasia micholitziana

Any time a leaf dies; light cleanup in early spring after dormancy. Cut the full petiole cleanly at the base with sterilised scissors or snips. Avoid removing leaves that are still partially green — wait until the leaf is completely dead before cutting.

As needed — typically a few times per year. Alocasia micholitziana ('Frydek') needs only dead-leaf removal. Its distinctive velvety, white-veined leaves should never be cut unless damaged or dying. Remove fully yellowed or browned leaves by cutting the petiole at the base with sterile shears. During winter rest or post-repot shock it may drop several leaves — remove these as they die.

Cut the full petiole cleanly at the base with sterilised scissors or snips. Avoid removing leaves that are still partially green — wait until the leaf is completely dead before cutting.