Pruning guide
How to prune strawberry shake
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Pruning strawberry shake — FAQ
When should I prune strawberry shake?
Anytime — remove dead leaves and reverted growth as noticed. Snip individual leaves cleanly at the petiole base using sterilised scissors. Always remove fully green (reverted) leaves as soon as you spot them, as they grow faster and will crowd out variegated foliage.
How often does strawberry shake need pruning?
As needed — typically minimal intervention required. Strawberry Shake is a slow-growing, highly variegated self-heading Philodendron that needs very little pruning. Remove dead or yellowing leaves at the petiole base to keep the plant healthy. As with all variegated Philodendrons, cut away any fully reverted green leaves immediately to protect the variegation.
How do you prune strawberry shake?
Snip individual leaves cleanly at the petiole base using sterilised scissors. Always remove fully green (reverted) leaves as soon as you spot them, as they grow faster and will crowd out variegated foliage.