How to prune philodendron pastazanum

Any time; remove leaves as they naturally age and yellow. Cut yellowing or dead leaves cleanly at the petiole base using sterilised scissors. Leave all healthy foliage intact. Guide the creeping rhizome horizontally if needed.

Rarely; remove leaves only as they naturally die off. Philodendron pastazanum requires very little pruning. This crawling ground-level species produces large, dramatic leaves sequentially along a creeping rhizome. Simply remove old yellowing or dead leaves at the petiole base as the plant matures. Do not prune healthy leaves — each one takes months to develop. Sterilise tools and wear gloves.

Cut yellowing or dead leaves cleanly at the petiole base using sterilised scissors. Leave all healthy foliage intact. Guide the creeping rhizome horizontally if needed.