Pruning guide
How to prune calathea louisae
Best time
Any time as damaged foliage appears
How often
As needed — light grooming only
Technique
Cut dead leaves at the petiole base with sharp scissors. Trim brown tips lightly, angling the cut to follow the leaf's natural shape.
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Pruning calathea louisae — FAQ
When should I prune calathea louisae?
Any time as damaged foliage appears. Cut dead leaves at the petiole base with sharp scissors. Trim brown tips lightly, angling the cut to follow the leaf's natural shape.
How often does calathea louisae need pruning?
As needed — light grooming only. Calathea Louisae (Goeppertia louisae) needs only routine tidying. Remove yellowed, brown, or dead leaves by cutting cleanly at the base of each stem. Brown tips from low humidity can be trimmed. No shaping or hard pruning is needed — the plant grows to its natural compact form on its own.
How do you prune calathea louisae?
Cut dead leaves at the petiole base with sharp scissors. Trim brown tips lightly, angling the cut to follow the leaf's natural shape.