How to prune aechmea nudicaulis

After flowering; pup removal when offsets reach one-third the parent's size. Cut the spent flower spike at its base with sterilized scissors. Remove dead leaves by cutting close to the stem. Separate pups with a clean, sharp knife or blade, retaining any roots on the offset before potting individually.

As needed; flower spike once per cycle, pup separation when mature. Aechmea nudicaulis is a bromeliad that requires minimal pruning. Remove dead or browning leaves as they develop and cut the spent flower spike at the base after blooming. Once the mother rosette begins to decline, detach the pups it has produced at the base when they reach one-third the parent's size.

Cut the spent flower spike at its base with sterilized scissors. Remove dead leaves by cutting close to the stem. Separate pups with a clean, sharp knife or blade, retaining any roots on the offset before potting individually.