Pruning henequen stimulates robust growth and maintains a neat form. It allows energy to redirect to healthier parts, ensuring henequen thrives and presents a well-kept appearance.

The recommended seasons for pruning henequen are late winter and early spring. These seasons align with the plant's dormancy period when growth is slow or halted, which minimizes stress and allows for better healing of pruning cuts. Pruning before the onset of new growth spurs enables the plant to direct its energy towards producing new, healthy tissues once the growing season begins. Late winter pruning also allows gardeners to remove any damage caused by winter weather. By pruning in early spring, one can shape henequen before it enters its active growth phase, which typically occurs in late spring and summer. This timing prevents the disruption of flowering and fruiting cycles, as henequen is a perennial that may not flower annually but rather at maturity, and performing maintenance at the suggested intervals will promote its overall health and productivity.