How to prune ctenanthe pilosa 'golden mosaic'

Any time of year as needed. Snip individual leaf stems at their base using sterilised scissors. Avoid tearing, which can introduce disease. Remove no more than a few leaves at a time to avoid stressing the plant.

As needed, every few weeks. Ctenanthe pilosa 'Golden Mosaic' needs very little pruning. Remove yellowed or damaged leaves at the base as they appear. The plant forms a low clump and does not benefit from hard cutting or shaping. Routine removal of spent foliage is all that is needed to keep it looking its best.

Snip individual leaf stems at their base using sterilised scissors. Avoid tearing, which can introduce disease. Remove no more than a few leaves at a time to avoid stressing the plant.