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How to prune caladium 'fannie munson'

Best time
Remove flowers as they emerge; cut back fully before dormancy storage in autumn
How often
Flowers: immediately on emergence; foliage: as needed; full cut-back annually pre-dormancy
Technique
Snap or cut flower spikes at soil level as soon as visible. Remove tatty leaves by cutting the petiole cleanly at the base. At season end, cut all growth back before digging tubers.

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Pruning caladium 'fannie munson' — FAQ

When should I prune caladium 'fannie munson'?

Remove flowers as they emerge; cut back fully before dormancy storage in autumn. Snap or cut flower spikes at soil level as soon as visible. Remove tatty leaves by cutting the petiole cleanly at the base. At season end, cut all growth back before digging tubers.

How often does caladium 'fannie munson' need pruning?

Flowers: immediately on emergence; foliage: as needed; full cut-back annually pre-dormancy. Caladium 'Fannie Munson' is grown for its ornamental foliage, so pruning is minimal. Remove any flower spikes as soon as they appear — flowers divert energy from the colourful leaves. Trim individual damaged or yellowing leaves at the base of their stem. Cut all foliage to the ground before lifting tubers for winter storage.

How do you prune caladium 'fannie munson'?

Snap or cut flower spikes at soil level as soon as visible. Remove tatty leaves by cutting the petiole cleanly at the base. At season end, cut all growth back before digging tubers.