How to prune hedera canariensis

Spring before new growth; again in late summer if needed. Cut stems back to a healthy leaf node by one-third to one-half. For pot-grown plants, trim all stems to a uniform length to encourage dense, fresh foliage. Can be cut back hard if the plant has become bare and leggy.

1–2 times per year, or as needed to control size. Hedera canariensis (Canary Island ivy) is a vigorous, large-leaved ivy that benefits from regular pruning to prevent it becoming invasive or overly coarse. Cut back long stems by one-third to one-half in spring and again in late summer if needed. As a houseplant, trim any time stems outgrow their space — it tolerates hard cutting well.

Cut stems back to a healthy leaf node by one-third to one-half. For pot-grown plants, trim all stems to a uniform length to encourage dense, fresh foliage. Can be cut back hard if the plant has become bare and leggy.