How to prune amorphophallus abyssinicus

At the start of dormancy, when the leaf stalk dies back. Sever the dead stalk at soil level with a clean blade. Allow the corm to dry slightly before returning to its dry dormancy conditions. No trimming or shaping is useful at any other stage.

Annually, at die-back. Amorphophallus abyssinicus is a tropical corm-forming plant that produces one leaf per cycle and becomes fully dormant in the dry season. No pruning is needed. Once the leaf stalk dries and collapses, remove it cleanly at the base. No other intervention is required during dormancy or the growing phase.

Sever the dead stalk at soil level with a clean blade. Allow the corm to dry slightly before returning to its dry dormancy conditions. No trimming or shaping is useful at any other stage.