How to prune calathea roseopicta 'rosy'

Any time of year as damaged leaves appear. Cut individual petioles at the base, as close to the soil line as possible, using clean scissors. Discard removed leaves rather than composting if disease is suspected.

As needed. Goeppertia roseopicta 'Rosy' is a compact clumping houseplant that needs no structural pruning. Its bold pink-and-green leaves emerge directly from rhizomes. Pruning is limited to removing damaged, yellowed, or brown leaves at their base to keep the plant healthy and attractive.

Cut individual petioles at the base, as close to the soil line as possible, using clean scissors. Discard removed leaves rather than composting if disease is suspected.