How to prune scindapsus pictus jade satin

Spring or early summer. Cut stems just below a node with sterilized scissors. Trim long vines back by one-quarter to one-third to prompt branching from lower nodes. Remove dead leaves by cutting the petiole cleanly at its base.

Once a year or as needed to tidy growth. Scindapsus Pictus Jade Satin needs only light, occasional pruning. Trim trailing stems to control length and encourage fuller growth, and remove any dead or yellow leaves at the base. It is naturally a moderate grower, so hard pruning is rarely warranted. Cuttings taken below a node root easily in water or soil.

Cut stems just below a node with sterilized scissors. Trim long vines back by one-quarter to one-third to prompt branching from lower nodes. Remove dead leaves by cutting the petiole cleanly at its base.