How to prune rojo congo

Anytime throughout the year as leaves decline. Cut spent or yellowed leaves cleanly at the petiole base with sterilised scissors or shears. If the plant becomes very wide for its space, remove the outermost leaves rather than cutting stems.

As needed — typically a few leaves per season as lower foliage matures and yellows. Rojo Congo is a robust self-heading Philodendron that requires little pruning. Remove yellowing or damaged outer leaves at the petiole base to keep the plant tidy and direct energy to healthy growth. No shaping is needed — it naturally forms a dense, upright clump without intervention.

Cut spent or yellowed leaves cleanly at the petiole base with sterilised scissors or shears. If the plant becomes very wide for its space, remove the outermost leaves rather than cutting stems.