How to prune chiapas arrowhead plant

Spring for any structural trim; cosmetic tidying year-round. Snip long or untidy stems back to just above a node. Remove yellow or damaged leaves by cutting cleanly at the base of the petiole. Wear gloves — Syngonium sap can irritate skin.

As needed; typically minimal intervention required. Syngonium chiapense is a low-maintenance houseplant that rarely demands significant pruning. Remove dead or yellowing leaves at the base as they occur. If the plant puts out long vining stems that outgrow its space, cut them back to a node — the plant will readily push new growth from the remaining stems.

Snip long or untidy stems back to just above a node. Remove yellow or damaged leaves by cutting cleanly at the base of the petiole. Wear gloves — Syngonium sap can irritate skin.