Pruning guide
How to prune velvet calathea
Best time
Any time for dead leaves; after blooming for spent flower stems
How often
As needed — a few times per year at most
Technique
Cut dead or yellowed leaves at the petiole base. Remove spent flower stalks at the base once blooms have faded.
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Pruning velvet calathea — FAQ
When should I prune velvet calathea?
Any time for dead leaves; after blooming for spent flower stems. Cut dead or yellowed leaves at the petiole base. Remove spent flower stalks at the base once blooms have faded.
How often does velvet calathea need pruning?
As needed — a few times per year at most. Velvet Calathea (Goeppertia warscewiczii) needs no pruning beyond removing spent or dead foliage. Trim yellowed or dead leaves at the base of their stems. After flowering, remove spent flower stems at the base. No cutting back or shaping is required — the plant maintains its form naturally.
How do you prune velvet calathea?
Cut dead or yellowed leaves at the petiole base. Remove spent flower stalks at the base once blooms have faded.