How to prune rhaphidophora korthalsii

Spring, or any time for dead-growth removal. Snip the stem just above a node with sterile scissors. Avoid removing healthy lower leaves, as the plant progresses toward mature fenestrated foliage by climbing upward.

Rarely — as needed for tidiness or size control. Rhaphidophora korthalsii needs very little pruning. Remove dead or damaged leaves at the petiole base as they appear. If the climbing stem grows beyond its support, trim the tip back to a node to slow extension. This species is a slow, focused climber — over-pruning disrupts its mature fenestrated-leaf development.

Snip the stem just above a node with sterile scissors. Avoid removing healthy lower leaves, as the plant progresses toward mature fenestrated foliage by climbing upward.