Pruning guide
How to prune amorphophallus hewittii
Best time
When the leaf stalk naturally collapses at the end of the growing season
How often
Annually, at die-back
Technique
Cut the dead stalk at ground level with a sterile blade. Store or rest the corm in dry conditions through dormancy. No shaping or pruning is useful at any other time.
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Pruning amorphophallus hewittii — FAQ
When should I prune amorphophallus hewittii?
When the leaf stalk naturally collapses at the end of the growing season. Cut the dead stalk at ground level with a sterile blade. Store or rest the corm in dry conditions through dormancy. No shaping or pruning is useful at any other time.
How often does amorphophallus hewittii need pruning?
Annually, at die-back. Amorphophallus hewittii is a rarely cultivated tropical Amorphophallus. Like all members of the genus, it produces a single seasonal leaf from a corm and fully dies back to dormancy. No pruning is required. Remove the dead stalk cleanly at the base when the plant enters dormancy each year.
How do you prune amorphophallus hewittii?
Cut the dead stalk at ground level with a sterile blade. Store or rest the corm in dry conditions through dormancy. No shaping or pruning is useful at any other time.