
How to Prune Chinese evergreen?
(Aglaonema modestum)
Chinese evergreen, also known as Lily of China
A tropical perennial valued for its decorative foliage, chinese evergreen thrives with regular pruning to maintain shape and encourage fuller growth. Key techniques include snipping yellow or damaged leaves and cutting back leggy stems to a leaf node using sterilized shears. Optimal pruning occurs from early spring to late fall, aligning with the active growth phase. Pruning enhances appearance and plant vitality, while also preventing disease by improving airflow within the foliage.