How to prune monstera deliciosa ronronensis

Spring, before the main growing season. Use sterilized loppers or pruning shears to remove dead leaves cleanly at the petiole base. If trimming a stem to propagate or control size, cut just below a node, leaving at least 2–3 healthy leaves on the mother plant.

As needed — typically once a year for maintenance. Monstera deliciosa var. sierrana (Ronronensis) needs little routine pruning. Remove dead, damaged, or yellowing leaves at their base. You can cut back an aerial root or redirect a climbing stem, but avoid removing healthy leaves — this large-leaf form needs ample foliage to fuel its growth and develop deeply split mature leaves.

Use sterilized loppers or pruning shears to remove dead leaves cleanly at the petiole base. If trimming a stem to propagate or control size, cut just below a node, leaving at least 2–3 healthy leaves on the mother plant.