How to prune caladium florida elise

Autumn at dormancy; damaged leaves removed any time. Snip individual spent or damaged leaves at petiole level with clean, sharp scissors during the growing period. At season's end, wait for leaves to yellow, cut all growth to the soil line, then lift and store tubers in a cool, dry place until spring.

Annually at dormancy; dead or damaged leaves as needed. Caladium 'Florida Elise' requires no routine pruning while actively growing. Remove individual damaged or diseased leaves at the petiole base as needed during the season. In autumn, allow foliage to die back naturally, then cut stems to the base before lifting the tubers for winter storage.

Snip individual spent or damaged leaves at petiole level with clean, sharp scissors during the growing period. At season's end, wait for leaves to yellow, cut all growth to the soil line, then lift and store tubers in a cool, dry place until spring.