How to prune anthurium andraeanum 'shooting star'

Year-round; remove spent blooms promptly to encourage reblooming. Cut the flower stalk at its base once the spathe loses color or becomes papery. Remove dead or damaged leaves at the petiole base using clean, sharp scissors.

As needed. Anthurium 'Shooting Star' needs little pruning beyond deadheading spent blooms and removing damaged foliage. Once a spathe fades, cut the entire flower stem at the base to encourage new blooms. Leave healthy leaves in place — removing green foliage weakens the plant without benefit.

Cut the flower stalk at its base once the spathe loses color or becomes papery. Remove dead or damaged leaves at the petiole base using clean, sharp scissors.