Pruning guide
How to prune beautiful sundew
Best time
Any time — remove dead material as it appears
How often
As needed
Technique
Snip dead leaves at the base with fine scissors, taking care not to disturb neighbouring healthy leaves. Remove finished flower stalks at their base.
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Pruning beautiful sundew — FAQ
When should I prune beautiful sundew?
Any time — remove dead material as it appears. Snip dead leaves at the base with fine scissors, taking care not to disturb neighbouring healthy leaves. Remove finished flower stalks at their base.
How often does beautiful sundew need pruning?
As needed. Drosera venusta requires very little pruning. Remove dead or dying leaves by snipping them at the base with clean scissors as they appear. Healthy leaves with active dew-tipped tentacles should be left undisturbed. Trim spent flower stalks after seed set if self-seeding is not desired.
How do you prune beautiful sundew?
Snip dead leaves at the base with fine scissors, taking care not to disturb neighbouring healthy leaves. Remove finished flower stalks at their base.