Pruning guide
How to prune buddha's temple
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Pruning buddha's temple — FAQ
When should I prune buddha's temple?
Spring, if any tidying is needed. Peel away dried basal leaves by hand. If offsetting side rosettes are crowding the main column, sever them cleanly at the base with a sharp blade and allow to callous before potting. Leave the central stacked column intact.
How often does buddha's temple need pruning?
Rarely — only to remove dead growth or separate offsets. Buddha's Temple is a slow-growing, architecturally stacked Crassula that naturally forms tight geometric columns. It needs almost no pruning — its form is self-regulating. Remove any dead or shrivelled leaves at the base and cut away any offsets you wish to propagate. Do not cut into the main column or it will lose its distinctive shape.
How do you prune buddha's temple?
Peel away dried basal leaves by hand. If offsetting side rosettes are crowding the main column, sever them cleanly at the base with a sharp blade and allow to callous before potting. Leave the central stacked column intact.