How to prune monstera obliqua

Any time, only for dead or damaged growth. Cut the petiole of dead or damaged leaves close to the main stem using fine, sterilised scissors. Take care not to disturb the fragile remaining leaves. Never remove healthy growth unless a runner has escaped its climbing support.

Rarely; only to remove dead or damaged material. Monstera obliqua is extremely delicate with highly fenestrated, fragile leaves — handle and prune as little as possible. Only remove dead or damaged leaves by cutting cleanly at the petiole base. Do not cut healthy stems unnecessarily. Because it is a slow, rare species, pruning for shape or size is almost never warranted.

Cut the petiole of dead or damaged leaves close to the main stem using fine, sterilised scissors. Take care not to disturb the fragile remaining leaves. Never remove healthy growth unless a runner has escaped its climbing support.