How to prune conophytum pellucidum

Autumn when old sheaths are fully dry; as needed for rot removal. Peel away desiccated sheaths by hand. For suspected rot, cut away affected tissue with a sterile blade and allow the wound to callous before any watering.

Once annually for sheath removal; as needed for rot. Conophytum pellucidum needs no pruning beyond removing the dried annual sheath. Like all Conophytums, it cycles through a papery resting cover each year that should stay in place until completely dry. Remove dead or shriveled bodies from cluster edges if rot is suspected, cutting cleanly with a sterile blade.

Peel away desiccated sheaths by hand. For suspected rot, cut away affected tissue with a sterile blade and allow the wound to callous before any watering.