Pruning guide
How to prune calathea dottie
Best time
Any time, as leaves brown or yellow
How often
As needed
Technique
Trim brown leaf tips at an angle with sharp scissors to mimic the natural leaf shape. Cut yellowed leaves at the petiole base. Do not cut into healthy green tissue.
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Pruning calathea dottie — FAQ
When should I prune calathea dottie?
Any time, as leaves brown or yellow. Trim brown leaf tips at an angle with sharp scissors to mimic the natural leaf shape. Cut yellowed leaves at the petiole base. Do not cut into healthy green tissue.
How often does calathea dottie need pruning?
As needed. Calathea Dottie (Goeppertia roseopicta 'Dottie') needs very little pruning. It does not branch when cut, so trimming stems does nothing to improve shape. Remove brown leaf tips with clean scissors and cut fully yellowed leaves at the base. Focus instead on humidity and water quality to prevent browning.
How do you prune calathea dottie?
Trim brown leaf tips at an angle with sharp scissors to mimic the natural leaf shape. Cut yellowed leaves at the petiole base. Do not cut into healthy green tissue.