How to prune xanthosoma 'lime zinger'

Any time for dead-leaf removal; post-frost cut-back in cooler climates. Remove individual leaves at the petiole base using clean, sharp pruners. In frost-prone areas, cut all stems to near ground level after frost damage; the rhizome will reshoot the following season. Wear gloves — sap can irritate skin.

As needed for cosmetic tidying; seasonal cut-back once per year in cold climates. Xanthosoma 'Lime Zinger' needs little pruning beyond removing old, yellowed, or damaged leaves. Cut spent leaves off at the petiole base to keep the plant tidy and encourage new growth. In frost-free climates it grows year-round; in temperate zones cut foliage to the ground when frost kills it and allow the rhizome to regrow in spring.

Remove individual leaves at the petiole base using clean, sharp pruners. In frost-prone areas, cut all stems to near ground level after frost damage; the rhizome will reshoot the following season. Wear gloves — sap can irritate skin.