How to prune philodendron gloriosum

Any time of year; spring is ideal for tidying. Cut dead or damaged leaves off at the base of their petioles using clean, sharp scissors or pruners. Wipe the cut with a clean cloth if sap is present — it can be a mild irritant.

As needed; typically a few times a year. Philodendron gloriosum is a slow-growing terrestrial creeper that rarely needs pruning. Remove dead, yellowed, or damaged leaves by cutting cleanly at the base of the petiole. You can trim aerial roots if they become unruly, but otherwise this plant needs no structural pruning — just let it creep.

Cut dead or damaged leaves off at the base of their petioles using clean, sharp scissors or pruners. Wipe the cut with a clean cloth if sap is present — it can be a mild irritant.