How to prune rhaphidophora oblongata

Spring or as needed year-round. Cut stems cleanly just below a node with sterilized scissors. Remove dead petioles at the stem to prevent rot. When propagating, take cuttings with at least one node and one leaf.

Rarely — only to remove dead growth or manage climbing direction. Rhaphidophora oblongata requires minimal pruning. Remove dead or yellowing leaves at the base as they appear. You may trim a stem back to a node to control the direction of climbing growth or to take cuttings. Avoid aggressive pruning — this rare aroid grows at a moderate pace and needs its foliage to establish well.

Cut stems cleanly just below a node with sterilized scissors. Remove dead petioles at the stem to prevent rot. When propagating, take cuttings with at least one node and one leaf.