How to prune philodendron splendid

Spring, or anytime to remove dead leaves. Cut dead or yellowing leaves cleanly at the petiole base using sterilised scissors. If trimming the growing tip to control height, cut just above a healthy leaf node. Provide a moss pole — the plant grows larger leaves when it can climb.

Rarely — remove dead leaves as needed; shaping cuts only if growth is unmanageable. Philodendron splendid (verrucosum × melanochrysum hybrid) is a slow-growing climber with large velvety leaves. It needs minimal pruning — remove dead or damaged leaves at the petiole base. If the vine becomes very long, you can trim the growing tip to pause upward growth, though each leaf is highly prized so prune cautiously.

Cut dead or yellowing leaves cleanly at the petiole base using sterilised scissors. If trimming the growing tip to control height, cut just above a healthy leaf node. Provide a moss pole — the plant grows larger leaves when it can climb.