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Pruning guide

How to prune spear-leaved arrowhead vine

Best time
Spring for shaping; damaged leaf removal at any time
How often
As needed, typically light trimming once or twice a year
Technique
Use clean, sharp scissors to cut stems back to just above a node at whatever length suits your space. Remove individual damaged leaves by cutting the full leaf stalk at its base, close to the main stem.

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Pruning spear-leaved arrowhead vine — FAQ

When should I prune spear-leaved arrowhead vine?

Spring for shaping; damaged leaf removal at any time. Use clean, sharp scissors to cut stems back to just above a node at whatever length suits your space. Remove individual damaged leaves by cutting the full leaf stalk at its base, close to the main stem.

How often does spear-leaved arrowhead vine need pruning?

As needed, typically light trimming once or twice a year. Syngonium hastifolium needs very little pruning indoors. Tidy up dead or yellowed leaves by cutting the petiole cleanly at the base. If vining stems grow too long for the space, cut them back to any healthy node — Syngoniums sprout new growth from nodes readily, so shaping cuts are forgiving and low-risk.

How do you prune spear-leaved arrowhead vine?

Use clean, sharp scissors to cut stems back to just above a node at whatever length suits your space. Remove individual damaged leaves by cutting the full leaf stalk at its base, close to the main stem.