How to prune monstera lechleriana

Spring for shaping; any time for dead or damaged leaf removal. Cut stems just above a node using clean, sterilised shears. Avoid removing more than one-third of the foliage at once. Sap can irritate skin — wear gloves or wash hands after.

As needed; annual tidy-up in spring if size control is desired. Monstera lechleriana is a climbing aroid that needs minimal pruning. Remove old, yellow, or damaged leaves at the petiole base whenever they appear. If the plant grows too large or untidy, trim stems back to a node in spring. Healthy stems with nodes removed during pruning can be used as cuttings for propagation.

Cut stems just above a node using clean, sterilised shears. Avoid removing more than one-third of the foliage at once. Sap can irritate skin — wear gloves or wash hands after.