How to prune philodendron mamei

Any time for dead-leaf removal; spring for any structural trim. Slice yellowed leaves cleanly at the base of their petiole with a sterile blade. If a stem extends beyond its support, cut back to a node with healthy leaf growth. Wipe the cut with a clean cloth — the milky sap is irritating.

As needed; typically just a few leaves per year. Philodendron mamei is a low-maintenance, slow-creeping terrestrial philodendron that rarely needs pruning. Remove old yellowed or damaged leaves at the base of the petiole as they decline. Occasionally trim a stem that has grown too long back to a node. No aggressive shaping is needed or beneficial.

Slice yellowed leaves cleanly at the base of their petiole with a sterile blade. If a stem extends beyond its support, cut back to a node with healthy leaf growth. Wipe the cut with a clean cloth — the milky sap is irritating.