Pruning guide
How to prune cobweb houseleek
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Pruning cobweb houseleek — FAQ
When should I prune cobweb houseleek?
After the flowering rosette dies (any time it occurs). Grasp the spent monocarpic rosette firmly and twist or cut it away cleanly at the base to allow offsets to fill in. Peel away dry, papery outer leaves by hand — never cut healthy rosettes.
How often does cobweb houseleek need pruning?
As needed when rosettes finish flowering (typically once per rosette's life). Cobweb Houseleek needs virtually no pruning. Individual rosettes are monocarpic — each dies after flowering, which is natural and not a pruning problem. Simply remove the spent flowering rosette at its base after bloom. Peel away dead outer leaves as needed. Offsets (chicks) fill the gap automatically; no shaping is required.
How do you prune cobweb houseleek?
Grasp the spent monocarpic rosette firmly and twist or cut it away cleanly at the base to allow offsets to fill in. Peel away dry, papery outer leaves by hand — never cut healthy rosettes.