Pruning Freeze-Damaged Split-Leaf Philodendron and Shrimp Plants

7-ft split-leaf philodendron and 3-ft shrimp plants in San Antonio destroyed by freeze. Owner asks when/how to prune.

Immediate Pruning

Cut below damage—even to ground. Roots may resprout. Future frost: cover with straw, blankets, or grass clippings; ground heat helps.

Use metal/wood stakes to support covers. Old sheets work; plants get rubbery in cold and bounce back. Remove covers in morning.

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