How to prune chamaedorea hooperiana

Any time of year as dead fronds appear. Use clean, sharp bypass pruners to remove whole dead or yellow fronds at their base, cutting flush with the stem. For cosmetic brown tips only, cut the tip following the natural taper of the leaflet to maintain a realistic shape.

As needed throughout the year. Chamaedorea hooperiana (Hooper's Palm) needs very little pruning. Remove dead or yellowing fronds by cutting flush with the cane at the base. Trim brown leaf tips following the natural leaf curve if desired. Never cut a green frond short — the cut stem will not produce new growth and will simply die back.

Use clean, sharp bypass pruners to remove whole dead or yellow fronds at their base, cutting flush with the stem. For cosmetic brown tips only, cut the tip following the natural taper of the leaflet to maintain a realistic shape.