How to prune colocasia tea cup

Year-round as needed; late autumn cutback in frost-prone regions. Remove old petioles cleanly at the base with sharp, clean shears. In frost areas, cut all growth to 2–3 inches above the corm after foliage is killed by cold, then mulch heavily.

As needed for dead leaves; annually for winter cutback in frost climates. Colocasia 'Tea Cup', known for its upward-cupping leaves, needs very little pruning. Simply remove yellowed, damaged, or spent leaves at the petiole base to keep the plant healthy and attractive. The distinctive cupped leaf form is a natural trait — do not cut or trim leaves to alter their shape.

Remove old petioles cleanly at the base with sharp, clean shears. In frost areas, cut all growth to 2–3 inches above the corm after foliage is killed by cold, then mulch heavily.