How to prune rhaphidophora pachyphylla

Any time for dead growth; spring for optional trimming. Cut spent leaves at the base of the petiole with sterilized scissors. Shorten stems just above a healthy node if length control is needed. Clean cuts on this thick-stemmed species heal better than ragged tears.

As needed — rarely more than once a year. Rhaphidophora pachyphylla is a thick-leaved, slow-growing aroid climber that rarely needs pruning. Remove dead or damaged leaves at the petiole base whenever they appear. Trim overlong stems back to a node only if the plant exceeds its support. Its naturally restrained growth means this is an infrequent task.

Cut spent leaves at the base of the petiole with sterilized scissors. Shorten stems just above a healthy node if length control is needed. Clean cuts on this thick-stemmed species heal better than ragged tears.