Pruning guide
How to prune voodoo lily
Best time
After the spathe dies (spring); foliage cutback in autumn
How often
Once per season
Technique
Pull or cut the collapsed spathe stalk cleanly from the corm. Do not cut the leaf while green — it photosynthesises for the corm all summer. In autumn, once fully yellowed, cut to the base.
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Pruning voodoo lily — FAQ
When should I prune voodoo lily?
After the spathe dies (spring); foliage cutback in autumn. Pull or cut the collapsed spathe stalk cleanly from the corm. Do not cut the leaf while green — it photosynthesises for the corm all summer. In autumn, once fully yellowed, cut to the base.
How often does voodoo lily need pruning?
Once per season. Voodoo lily (Sauromatum venosum) needs almost no pruning. The flower spathe appears before leaves on a bare corm and collapses on its own; remove it at the base once it dies. Let the single leaf die back naturally in autumn, then cut the stem to the ground before dormancy.
How do you prune voodoo lily?
Pull or cut the collapsed spathe stalk cleanly from the corm. Do not cut the leaf while green — it photosynthesises for the corm all summer. In autumn, once fully yellowed, cut to the base.