How to prune aeonium castello-paivae 'variegata'

Autumn, as the plant enters active growth. Use clean, sharp scissors to snip dead leaves flush with the stem. For leggy stems, cut back to a healthy node; the cut stem will often branch, and the removed top can be rooted as a cutting.

As needed; typically once a year at most. Aeonium 'Variegata' needs minimal pruning. Remove dead or shriveled leaves from the rosette base as needed. If a stem grows leggy, cut it back in autumn and propagate the cutting. Otherwise, let the natural rosette form develop — forced pruning disrupts the striking variegated pattern.

Use clean, sharp scissors to snip dead leaves flush with the stem. For leggy stems, cut back to a healthy node; the cut stem will often branch, and the removed top can be rooted as a cutting.