Pruning guide
How to prune typhonium venosum
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Pruning typhonium venosum — FAQ
When should I prune typhonium venosum?
After flowering and as foliage dies back naturally. Cut the spent flower spike at the base once it fades. Remove yellowing leaves cleanly at the stem. Allow the plant to die back fully before storing the tuber dry for winter if needed.
How often does typhonium venosum need pruning?
Once per season, tied to the plant's natural dormancy cycle. Typhonium venosum (voodoo lily) is a tuberous tropical aroid that dies back after flowering and in cool seasons. It needs very little pruning — simply remove the spent spathe/spadix after it fades and cut back yellowing foliage as the plant goes dormant. Wear gloves; the sap is irritating.
How do you prune typhonium venosum?
Cut the spent flower spike at the base once it fades. Remove yellowing leaves cleanly at the stem. Allow the plant to die back fully before storing the tuber dry for winter if needed.