How to prune calathea 'flamestar'

Any time a leaf dies or becomes significantly damaged. Use clean, sharp scissors to cut the leaf petiole as close to the base as possible. Wipe blades with rubbing alcohol between plants to avoid spreading pathogens.

As needed only; remove dead or damaged leaves promptly. Calathea 'Flamestar' requires no structural pruning. This rhizomatous houseplant does not branch and trimming stems offers no benefit. Maintenance consists only of removing individual leaves that die, yellow, or sustain damage. Cut petioles cleanly at the base to keep the plant tidy and prevent rot from decaying leaves.

Use clean, sharp scissors to cut the leaf petiole as close to the base as possible. Wipe blades with rubbing alcohol between plants to avoid spreading pathogens.