Pruning guide
How to prune anthurium x 'dark mama'
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Pruning anthurium x 'dark mama' — FAQ
When should I prune anthurium x 'dark mama'?
Remove spent blooms promptly as they fade; remove damaged leaves any time. Use sterilized scissors or shears. Cut spent flower stalks flush to the stem. Remove discolored leaves by cutting the petiole at its base. Wear gloves or wash hands thoroughly — Anthurium sap is a skin and eye irritant.
How often does anthurium x 'dark mama' need pruning?
As needed. Anthurium x 'Dark Mama' is a hybrid bred for dramatic dark foliage and blooms. It requires only cosmetic pruning: remove spent flower stalks at the base once spathes fade, and cut away yellow or damaged leaves at the petiole base. No hard pruning or shaping is beneficial.
How do you prune anthurium x 'dark mama'?
Use sterilized scissors or shears. Cut spent flower stalks flush to the stem. Remove discolored leaves by cutting the petiole at its base. Wear gloves or wash hands thoroughly — Anthurium sap is a skin and eye irritant.