How to prune calathea medallion

Any time year-round as damage appears. Snip brown leaf tips with sharp scissors at a slight angle matching the leaf's natural shape. Cut yellowed petioles at the base. Sterilise blades between plants to avoid spreading fungal issues.

As needed — typically light cosmetic tidying every few weeks. Calathea Medallion needs minimal pruning. Remove brown-tipped or fully yellow leaves to keep the plant healthy and attractive. Browning tips are usually caused by low humidity or fluoride in tap water, so address the root cause rather than over-pruning. No structural cutting is required.

Snip brown leaf tips with sharp scissors at a slight angle matching the leaf's natural shape. Cut yellowed petioles at the base. Sterilise blades between plants to avoid spreading fungal issues.