How to prune philodendron cobra

Spring or early summer during active growth. Cut stems just above a node with sterilised scissors or shears to shorten trailing growth and encourage branching. Remove spent leaves at the petiole base. Tip cuttings can be rooted in water to propagate.

Once or twice a year, with spot tidying as needed. Philodendron 'Cobra' is a vining cultivar that benefits from occasional pruning to keep a tidy shape. Remove yellowing or dead leaves at the petiole base. If long stems trail untidily, cut just above a node to encourage branching. It tolerates light trimming well and cuttings root easily in water.

Cut stems just above a node with sterilised scissors or shears to shorten trailing growth and encourage branching. Remove spent leaves at the petiole base. Tip cuttings can be rooted in water to propagate.