How to prune rhaphidophora pertusa

Early spring before the main growing season. Remove dead leaves at the petiole base with sterilized scissors. To control length, cut stems just above a node — the node below the cut will sprout new growth. Avoid removing more than a third of the vine mass at once.

Annually for size control; dead-leaf removal as needed. Rhaphidophora pertusa is a vigorous climbing aroid; prune mainly to manage size and remove dead growth. Cut out dead or yellowing leaves at the base any time. In spring, trim long stems back to a healthy node to keep the plant within bounds. Mature stems can become quite long, so annual size-control cuts are useful.

Remove dead leaves at the petiole base with sterilized scissors. To control length, cut stems just above a node — the node below the cut will sprout new growth. Avoid removing more than a third of the vine mass at once.