How to prune african violet 'rob's boolaroo'

Year-round for deadheading; spring for crown tidying. Snap or cut spent bloom stalks at the base. Remove suckers by inserting a toothpick or thin blade between the sucker and main stem and levering it away cleanly.

Deadhead continuously; check for suckers monthly. African violet 'Rob's Boolaroo' needs ongoing deadheading and crown maintenance rather than pruning per se. Remove spent flower stalks and yellowing outer leaves regularly. Eliminate any suckers (side rosettes) that compete with the main crown, as multiple crowns reduce bloom production on standard rosette varieties.

Snap or cut spent bloom stalks at the base. Remove suckers by inserting a toothpick or thin blade between the sucker and main stem and levering it away cleanly.