Pruning guide
How to prune calathea crotalifera
Best time
After flowering, or as dead leaves appear year-round
How often
As needed; spent flower stalks annually after bloom
Technique
Cut spent flower stalks at the base once the bracts fade. Remove dead or yellowing leaves by cutting the stem cleanly at the plant's base.
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Pruning calathea crotalifera — FAQ
When should I prune calathea crotalifera?
After flowering, or as dead leaves appear year-round. Cut spent flower stalks at the base once the bracts fade. Remove dead or yellowing leaves by cutting the stem cleanly at the plant's base.
How often does calathea crotalifera need pruning?
As needed; spent flower stalks annually after bloom. Calathea crotalifera (rattlesnake plant) is a large tropical that needs little pruning indoors. Remove spent flower bracts and dead or damaged leaves as they appear. Outdoors in frost-free climates, cut back old flowering stalks after bloom. No hard pruning of healthy foliage is needed or recommended.
How do you prune calathea crotalifera?
Cut spent flower stalks at the base once the bracts fade. Remove dead or yellowing leaves by cutting the stem cleanly at the plant's base.