How to prune philodendron 'florida ghost'

Spring or early summer for any shaping; any time for dead-leaf removal. Cut yellowed or dead petioles flush with the main stem. To control length, cut a stem just above a node using sterilised shears. Wear gloves — sap is irritating to skin and mucous membranes.

As needed; typically only a few times a year. Philodendron 'Florida Ghost' is a climbing aroid that needs only minimal pruning. Remove dead, yellowing, or damaged leaves by cutting the petiole flush at the stem. If the plant grows excessively long without aerial-root support, you can trim a stem back to a node. Overall, it needs very little intervention.

Cut yellowed or dead petioles flush with the main stem. To control length, cut a stem just above a node using sterilised shears. Wear gloves — sap is irritating to skin and mucous membranes.