How to prune flamingo flower

After each flower fades; leaves removed year-round as needed. Cut the spent flower scape cleanly at its base using sterile scissors. Remove yellowed leaves at the petiole base. Wear gloves — all parts contain calcium oxalate crystals that irritate skin and mucous membranes.

After each bloom cycle; leaf removal as needed. Flamingo Flower needs light maintenance pruning only. Deadhead spent spathes and curled spadices by cutting the flower stem (scape) at the base once blooms fade — this encourages the plant to redirect energy into new flowers. Remove yellowed or damaged leaves at the petiole base. No shaping cuts are needed.

Cut the spent flower scape cleanly at its base using sterile scissors. Remove yellowed leaves at the petiole base. Wear gloves — all parts contain calcium oxalate crystals that irritate skin and mucous membranes.