Pruning guide
How to prune anthurium andraeanum 'roxanne'
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Pruning anthurium andraeanum 'roxanne' — FAQ
When should I prune anthurium andraeanum 'roxanne'?
Remove spent flower stalks as soon as the spathe fades, typically after 6-8 weeks of bloom. Sterilize scissors with alcohol. Cut the spent flower stalk at its base, close to the stem. Remove yellowing leaves by cutting the petiole cleanly at the stem. Wash hands after — sap irritates skin and eyes.
How often does anthurium andraeanum 'roxanne' need pruning?
As needed throughout the growing season. Anthurium andraeanum 'Roxanne' is a flowering Anthurium grown for its bright spathes. Pruning is limited to deadheading spent blooms and removing yellow or dead leaves. Cutting back spent flower stalks encourages the plant to redirect energy into new blooms. No hard pruning or shaping is needed.
How do you prune anthurium andraeanum 'roxanne'?
Sterilize scissors with alcohol. Cut the spent flower stalk at its base, close to the stem. Remove yellowing leaves by cutting the petiole cleanly at the stem. Wash hands after — sap irritates skin and eyes.