How to prune painted lady

Spring, before active growth begins. Remove individual leaves cleanly at the base of the petiole. If you must shorten a stem, cut just above a node with sterile pruning shears. Avoid removing healthy leaves unnecessarily as the plant is slow to replace them.

Rarely — remove dead leaves as needed. Philodendron 'Painted Lady' needs very little pruning. It is a slow-growing, upright hybrid prized for its yellow-and-green variegated leaves. Remove dead or damaged leaves at the petiole base as needed. Only prune stems to control size — cuts are permanent, so remove carefully.

Remove individual leaves cleanly at the base of the petiole. If you must shorten a stem, cut just above a node with sterile pruning shears. Avoid removing healthy leaves unnecessarily as the plant is slow to replace them.