How to prune philodendron autoclaw

Spring for any shaping; dead-leaf removal any time. Use clean, sharp scissors or shears to remove dead petioles flush with the main stem. For leggy stems, cut just above a healthy node — the plant will push new growth from below the cut.

Rarely — as needed only. Philodendron 'Autoclaw' is a hybrid with compact, upright growth that needs very little pruning. Remove dead or yellowing leaves by snipping the petiole near the stem. You can trim a stem back to a node if the plant becomes leggy, but this hybrid rarely requires it under good light conditions.

Use clean, sharp scissors or shears to remove dead petioles flush with the main stem. For leggy stems, cut just above a healthy node — the plant will push new growth from below the cut.