How to prune majesty palm

Any time when fronds are fully dead. Cut dead frond stems cleanly near the trunk using sharp secateurs. Do not tear fronds off as this damages the trunk. Avoid removing any frond that still shows green — even partially green fronds are still photosynthesising and support the plant.

As needed — only when fronds are completely dead or brown. Majesty palm requires minimal pruning. Only remove fronds that are fully brown and dead — cutting green or partially green fronds weakens the plant. This palm does not branch, so no shaping is possible or necessary. Regular removal of dead fronds is mainly for aesthetics and to keep the trunk clean.

Cut dead frond stems cleanly near the trunk using sharp secateurs. Do not tear fronds off as this damages the trunk. Avoid removing any frond that still shows green — even partially green fronds are still photosynthesising and support the plant.