How to prune splendid anthurium

Any time a leaf is spent or badly damaged. Use sterile scissors or a blade to cut the petiole flush with the base. Sterilise tools before and after use, as collector Anthuriums are susceptible to bacterial infections.

As needed — once or twice a year typically. Anthurium splendidum is a striking, slow-growing collector species that needs virtually no pruning. Remove only dead or clearly diseased leaves by cutting cleanly at the base. The plant's large, spectacular leaves are its primary value — unnecessary removal of healthy foliage significantly sets back its already slow development.

Use sterile scissors or a blade to cut the petiole flush with the base. Sterilise tools before and after use, as collector Anthuriums are susceptible to bacterial infections.