How to Prune Philodendron

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Decide if pruning is necessary.. Prune if there is dead or discolored material.. Prune if your philodendron is taking up too much space.

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1

Decide if pruning is necessary.

Step 1

Decide if pruning is necessary.

2

Prune if there is dead or discolored material.

Step 2

Prune if there is dead or discolored material.

3

Prune if your philodendron is taking up too much space.

Step 3

Prune if your philodendron is taking up too much space.

4

Trim the stems that are too long.

Step 4

Trim the stems that are too long.

5

Sterilize your tools.

Step 5

Sterilize your tools.

6

Cut your plant to preserve as much healthy material as possible.

Step 6

Cut your plant to preserve as much healthy material as possible.

7

Trim the longest or oldest stems.

Step 7

Trim the longest or oldest stems.

8

Prune the philodendron where the stem meets the main plant.

Step 8

Prune the philodendron where the stem meets the main plant.

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