How to prune monstera obliqua peru

Only when dead or damaged growth is present. Use fine-tipped, sterilized scissors and cut at the petiole base. Avoid touching healthy leaf tissue. Do not prune to reshape — redirecting the plant's climbing stem is preferable.

Rarely — only as needed to remove dead growth. Monstera obliqua var. expilata is extremely delicate and slow-growing — pruning should be avoided unless absolutely necessary. Remove only dead or damaged leaves by cutting cleanly at the petiole. Given its fragile, highly fenestrated leaves and very slow growth rate, any unnecessary cutting risks significant setback. Handle with great care.

Use fine-tipped, sterilized scissors and cut at the petiole base. Avoid touching healthy leaf tissue. Do not prune to reshape — redirecting the plant's climbing stem is preferable.