How to prune philodendron 'dean mcdowell'

Spring or early summer, or any time to remove dead/damaged leaves. Cut individual leaves at the petiole base with sterile scissors or pruners. If trimming a stem to control size, cut just above a node. Wipe blades with isopropyl alcohol between cuts to avoid bacterial spread.

As needed — typically once or twice a year at most. Philodendron 'Dean McDowell' rarely needs pruning — it's a slow-growing, sprawling hybrid that doesn't branch like a shrub. Remove any yellow, dead, or damaged leaves at the base with clean scissors. You can trim a stem back to control spread, but this hybrid produces few stems so do so sparingly.

Cut individual leaves at the petiole base with sterile scissors or pruners. If trimming a stem to control size, cut just above a node. Wipe blades with isopropyl alcohol between cuts to avoid bacterial spread.