How to prune stromanthe jacquinii

Any time for dead foliage; after flowering for spent spikes. Cut unwanted stems cleanly at soil level with clean, sharp scissors. Remove spent flower stems at their base once blooms have faded. Do not attempt to shape the clump by trimming leaf tips — this disfigures the foliage.

As needed throughout the year. Stromanthe jacquinii is a clump-forming tropical that does not benefit from structural pruning. Simply remove dead, yellowed, or damaged leaves by cutting stems at the base. Spent flower stems should be removed after blooming. Beyond that, this species requires no cutting to maintain its natural form.

Cut unwanted stems cleanly at soil level with clean, sharp scissors. Remove spent flower stems at their base once blooms have faded. Do not attempt to shape the clump by trimming leaf tips — this disfigures the foliage.