Pruning guide
How to prune beautiful graptopetalum
Best time
Spring or early summer
How often
As needed — rarely more than once every few years
Technique
Pull away dead leaves cleanly from the stem base. To behead a leggy rosette, cut the stem with clean scissors leaving several centimetres below the rosette; callous for 2–3 days before replanting.
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Pruning beautiful graptopetalum — FAQ
When should I prune beautiful graptopetalum?
Spring or early summer. Pull away dead leaves cleanly from the stem base. To behead a leggy rosette, cut the stem with clean scissors leaving several centimetres below the rosette; callous for 2–3 days before replanting.
How often does beautiful graptopetalum need pruning?
As needed — rarely more than once every few years. Beautiful Graptopetalum needs very little pruning. Remove dead lower leaves by gently pulling them away from the stem. If the rosette becomes top-heavy on a long stem, behead it, allow the stem to callous, and replant — the old stem will produce offsets.
How do you prune beautiful graptopetalum?
Pull away dead leaves cleanly from the stem base. To behead a leggy rosette, cut the stem with clean scissors leaving several centimetres below the rosette; callous for 2–3 days before replanting.