How to prune white princess philodendron

Spring and early summer. Remove reverted or fully green leaves at the node with sterilised scissors. Trim leggy stems back to a node above healthy variegated growth. Avoid removing more than a third of foliage at once.

As needed; typically a few times per year. White Princess Philodendron needs light, selective pruning. Trim back stems that revert to solid green to encourage fresh white-variegated growth. Remove any dead or damaged leaves. It grows more slowly than White Knight or White Wizard, so prune conservatively. Sterilise tools and wear gloves to protect against irritating sap.

Remove reverted or fully green leaves at the node with sterilised scissors. Trim leggy stems back to a node above healthy variegated growth. Avoid removing more than a third of foliage at once.