Pruning guide
How to prune bluff lettuce
Best time
After flowering in summer; dead leaves removed any time
How often
As needed — once per year at most
Technique
Peel dried outer leaves away from the rosette base by hand. Snip the finished flower stalk cleanly at soil level. Handle minimally to preserve the waxy farina.
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Pruning bluff lettuce — FAQ
When should I prune bluff lettuce?
After flowering in summer; dead leaves removed any time. Peel dried outer leaves away from the rosette base by hand. Snip the finished flower stalk cleanly at soil level. Handle minimally to preserve the waxy farina.
How often does bluff lettuce need pruning?
As needed — once per year at most. Bluff Lettuce is a low-maintenance rosette succulent that needs almost no pruning. Remove shrivelled outer leaves as they die back and cut spent flower stalks at the base after the summer bloom. Avoid disturbing the natural farina coating. Beyond that, this coastal Dudleya is best left alone.
How do you prune bluff lettuce?
Peel dried outer leaves away from the rosette base by hand. Snip the finished flower stalk cleanly at soil level. Handle minimally to preserve the waxy farina.