Pruning guide
How to prune anthurium besseae aff. (dark velvet)
Best time
Any time a leaf fully dies or is severely diseased
How often
As needed — rarely more than once or twice a year
Technique
Sever the petiole cleanly at the base with sterilised scissors. Wipe blades with isopropyl alcohol before cutting to prevent fungal or bacterial spread.
More anthurium besseae aff. (dark velvet) care
Pruning anthurium besseae aff. (dark velvet) — FAQ
When should I prune anthurium besseae aff. (dark velvet)?
Any time a leaf fully dies or is severely diseased. Sever the petiole cleanly at the base with sterilised scissors. Wipe blades with isopropyl alcohol before cutting to prevent fungal or bacterial spread.
How often does anthurium besseae aff. (dark velvet) need pruning?
As needed — rarely more than once or twice a year. Anthurium besseae aff. (Dark Velvet) is a slow-growing collector aroid that needs virtually no pruning. Remove only dead or badly damaged leaves at the petiole base. Because each leaf takes considerable energy and time to produce, removing healthy foliage is wasteful and harms the plant's recovery capacity.
How do you prune anthurium besseae aff. (dark velvet)?
Sever the petiole cleanly at the base with sterilised scissors. Wipe blades with isopropyl alcohol before cutting to prevent fungal or bacterial spread.