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Pruning guide · Houseplant
Blushing philodendron: when and how to prune
Philodendron erubescens
Blushing philodendron is best pruned in March–April.
| Pruning months | March–April |
|---|---|
| Poisonous to people and pets | Yes, take care with children and pets |
Blushing philodendron: when to prune it?
In March–April, before growth picks up again. Small corrections can be made all year round.
Blushing philodendron: how to prune it?
- Cut stems that are too long or bare back to just above a node (with an aerial root): new shoots grow from there.
- Remove yellow or damaged leaves with their stalk at the base.
- On variegated cultivars, cut all-green shoots back to just above a variegated leaf.
- Use the cut-off tips as cuttings.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March–April.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- A houseplant lives indoors, so wildlife hardly notices the pruning. Healthy clippings can go on the compost.
Caution: Wear gloves: the sap contains calcium oxalate crystals and irritates skin and eyes. Wash your hands and the tool after pruning. Blushing philodendron is poisonous: wear gloves and keep clippings away from children, pets and livestock.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Blushing philodendron · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.