Pruning guide
How to prune cigarette plant
Best time
Late spring to early summer, once old leaf husks are fully dry
How often
Once per year, following the natural leaf-pair cycle
Technique
Peel away the dry, spent leaf sheath by hand — it should come free easily when the new leaf pair is well-developed. Never pull while still partially green.
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Pruning cigarette plant — FAQ
When should I prune cigarette plant?
Late spring to early summer, once old leaf husks are fully dry. Peel away the dry, spent leaf sheath by hand — it should come free easily when the new leaf pair is well-developed. Never pull while still partially green.
How often does cigarette plant need pruning?
Once per year, following the natural leaf-pair cycle. Cigarette Plant (Cheiridopsis cigarettifera) is a paired-leaf mesemb succulent that does not require pruning. It sheds its old leaf pair naturally each season. Simply peel away the dried husk of spent leaves once they are fully papery and loose. Do not cut into the new growth emerging from the center.
How do you prune cigarette plant?
Peel away the dry, spent leaf sheath by hand — it should come free easily when the new leaf pair is well-developed. Never pull while still partially green.