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Pruning guide

How to prune spathiphyllum 'sensation'

Best time
Any time for dead flowers and yellowed leaves
How often
As needed throughout the growing season
Technique
Cut spent flower stems at the base once the spathe loses its white color. Remove individual yellowed or brown leaves by cutting the petiole as close to the base as possible. Wipe blades clean between cuts with rubbing alcohol.

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Pruning spathiphyllum 'sensation' — FAQ

When should I prune spathiphyllum 'sensation'?

Any time for dead flowers and yellowed leaves. Cut spent flower stems at the base once the spathe loses its white color. Remove individual yellowed or brown leaves by cutting the petiole as close to the base as possible. Wipe blades clean between cuts with rubbing alcohol.

How often does spathiphyllum 'sensation' need pruning?

As needed throughout the growing season. Spathiphyllum 'Sensation' (peace lily) needs only light, routine maintenance pruning. Deadhead spent flower spathes by cutting their stems to the base once they turn green and then brown. Remove yellowed or brown leaves at the petiole base as they appear. No structural pruning is needed — this is a clump-forming perennial, not a shrub.

How do you prune spathiphyllum 'sensation'?

Cut spent flower stems at the base once the spathe loses its white color. Remove individual yellowed or brown leaves by cutting the petiole as close to the base as possible. Wipe blades clean between cuts with rubbing alcohol.