How to prune aloe 'firebird'

Any time for dead leaves; after flowering for stalks; spring for pup division. Cut dead outer leaves at the base with sterile scissors. Remove flower stalks at their base once done. To divide pups, unpot and gently separate rooted offsets in spring.

As needed; pup division every few years. Aloe 'Firebird' is a compact, vivid hybrid aloe requiring minimal pruning. Remove dried outer leaves at the base and cut spent flower stalks after blooming. This cultivar clumps over time — offsets (pups) can be separated and repotted rather than cut away. No shaping or structural pruning is needed.

Cut dead outer leaves at the base with sterile scissors. Remove flower stalks at their base once done. To divide pups, unpot and gently separate rooted offsets in spring.