How to prune african violet 'optimara little maya'

Year-round deadheading; sucker removal in spring. Snap spent flower stalks cleanly at the base. Pull outer yellowed leaves downward and off. Use a toothpick or small blade to remove suckers (side crowns) that emerge between leaf axils close to the main crown.

Deadhead continuously; remove suckers every 2–3 months. African violets like 'Optimara Little Maya' benefit from regular deadheading and leaf grooming to keep blooming. Remove spent flower stalks at the base and peel away outer leaves that yellow or lie flat. Periodically remove extra crowns (suckers) to maintain a single-crown rosette and maximise flowering.

Snap spent flower stalks cleanly at the base. Pull outer yellowed leaves downward and off. Use a toothpick or small blade to remove suckers (side crowns) that emerge between leaf axils close to the main crown.