How to prune lasia spinosa

Any time of year; remove dead or damaged growth as it appears. Wearing thick gloves, cut old or dead stems cleanly at the base. Avoid cutting into healthy green growth. Remove any stems that are encroaching on paths or poses a handling hazard.

As needed — a few times per year for maintenance. Lasia spinosa is a spiny, clump-forming tropical aroid with long arching leaves. Pruning is limited to removing old, damaged, or dead fronds to keep the clump tidy and safe to handle. Use thick gloves — stems and leaf edges carry sharp spines. No shaping or heading cuts are needed.

Wearing thick gloves, cut old or dead stems cleanly at the base. Avoid cutting into healthy green growth. Remove any stems that are encroaching on paths or poses a handling hazard.