How to prune african violet 'optimara'

Year-round — remove spent flowers and dead leaves as they appear; sucker removal any time. Snap or cut spent flower stalks at the base. Pull suckers away gently with your fingers or cut with a toothpick-thin tool close to the crown. Remove outer leaves by snapping downward and outward so they detach cleanly.

Ongoing — light grooming every 2–4 weeks during active growth. African Violet 'Optimara' benefits from regular light grooming rather than hard pruning. Remove spent flower stems, yellowed or damaged leaves, and any suckers growing from the base, which divert energy from blooming. Pinching suckers and cleaning up spent blooms keeps the plant tidy and flowering freely throughout the year.

Snap or cut spent flower stalks at the base. Pull suckers away gently with your fingers or cut with a toothpick-thin tool close to the crown. Remove outer leaves by snapping downward and outward so they detach cleanly.