How to prune zantedeschia jucunda

After flowering and as foliage yellows before dormancy. Cut spent flower stems cleanly at the base with sharp, clean scissors or secateurs. Remove yellowed or damaged leaves at the petiole base as the plant dies back — do not pull, as this can damage the corm.

Annually, once per growing season. Zantedeschia jucunda benefits from light pruning after flowering. Remove spent flower stems at the base once blooms fade to redirect energy to the corm. Cut back yellowing foliage as the plant enters dormancy in late summer or autumn. This tidies growth and supports a strong return the following season.

Cut spent flower stems cleanly at the base with sharp, clean scissors or secateurs. Remove yellowed or damaged leaves at the petiole base as the plant dies back — do not pull, as this can damage the corm.