How to prune maranta cristata

Spring for any light shaping; any time for dead-leaf removal. Cut damaged or yellowed leaves at the base of their petiole with clean scissors. For leggy stems, cut back to just above a node where new growth is visible or likely to emerge.

As needed; light shaping annually in spring if required. Maranta cristata needs minimal pruning beyond removing dead or damaged leaves. Trim spent stems to the base to encourage fresh growth. If the plant becomes leggy, cutting stems back to a healthy node in spring can promote bushier growth. Otherwise, simply tidy as needed — no structural pruning required.

Cut damaged or yellowed leaves at the base of their petiole with clean scissors. For leggy stems, cut back to just above a node where new growth is visible or likely to emerge.