Pruning guide
How to prune calathea warscewiczii jungle velvet
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Pruning calathea warscewiczii jungle velvet — FAQ
When should I prune calathea warscewiczii jungle velvet?
Any time for dead leaves; after blooming for spent flower spikes. Cut individual stems at soil level with clean, sharp scissors. Sterilise blades before use to limit the spread of pathogens, which this humidity-loving species can be prone to. Remove entire leaf stems rather than trimming damaged leaf edges.
How often does calathea warscewiczii jungle velvet need pruning?
As needed throughout the year. Goeppertia warscewiczii 'Jungle Velvet' needs no shaping pruning. It grows as an upright clump and does not branch when cut. Remove dead, yellowed, or damaged leaves at the stem base to keep the plant healthy. After flowering, remove spent inflorescences at the base to redirect energy to foliage.
How do you prune calathea warscewiczii jungle velvet?
Cut individual stems at soil level with clean, sharp scissors. Sterilise blades before use to limit the spread of pathogens, which this humidity-loving species can be prone to. Remove entire leaf stems rather than trimming damaged leaf edges.