How to prune anthurium magnificum

Year-round as needed. Use a sharp, sterilised knife or scissors to cut the petiole as close to the base as possible without damaging the stem. Remove faded spathes and spadices at the same point once the bloom has fully declined. Wash hands after handling — sap contains calcium oxalate crystals.

As needed; typically minimal. Anthurium magnificum needs only routine maintenance pruning. Remove individual leaves when they yellow, brown, or show significant damage by cutting cleanly at the base of the petiole. Spent flower spathes can be removed once they fade. No shaping or heavy cutback is required or recommended for this slow-growing velvet anthurium.

Use a sharp, sterilised knife or scissors to cut the petiole as close to the base as possible without damaging the stem. Remove faded spathes and spadices at the same point once the bloom has fully declined. Wash hands after handling — sap contains calcium oxalate crystals.