Pruning guide
How to prune velvet calathea
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Pruning velvet calathea — FAQ
When should I prune velvet calathea?
Any time of year as needed. Snip individual petioles at soil level with sterilized scissors. Avoid tearing, which can invite disease. Browning leaf tips caused by low humidity can be trimmed at an angle to preserve the leaf shape.
How often does velvet calathea need pruning?
As needed (monthly check). Velvet Calathea (Calathea rufibarba) requires very little pruning. Its velvety lance-shaped leaves emerge directly from the soil; there are no stems to cut back. Remove brown-edged or fully dead leaves by cutting cleanly at the petiole base. That is the full extent of pruning this plant needs.
How do you prune velvet calathea?
Snip individual petioles at soil level with sterilized scissors. Avoid tearing, which can invite disease. Browning leaf tips caused by low humidity can be trimmed at an angle to preserve the leaf shape.