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Pruning guide

How to prune aeonium tabuliforme

Best time
After the plant has flowered and the rosette has died
How often
Once per plant life cycle — no routine pruning required
Technique
Remove the dead rosette cleanly at the base. Check the root zone for small offsets, which can be carefully detached and potted separately into a gritty, free-draining mix.

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Pruning aeonium tabuliforme — FAQ

When should I prune aeonium tabuliforme?

After the plant has flowered and the rosette has died. Remove the dead rosette cleanly at the base. Check the root zone for small offsets, which can be carefully detached and potted separately into a gritty, free-draining mix.

How often does aeonium tabuliforme need pruning?

Once per plant life cycle — no routine pruning required. Flat-topped aeonium is monocarpic — the single large rosette flowers once and dies. No pruning will alter this. Simply remove the spent plant after flowering and pot up any offsets it may have produced. Do not prune the rosette while it is healthy; it will not branch like other aeoniums.

How do you prune aeonium tabuliforme?

Remove the dead rosette cleanly at the base. Check the root zone for small offsets, which can be carefully detached and potted separately into a gritty, free-draining mix.