How to prune corkscrew plant

Any time dead foliage appears. Carefully remove dead surface leaves using fine tweezers, taking care not to disturb the root system or submerged trap structures. No cutting of live material is recommended.

Rarely — remove dead growth only as it appears. Corkscrew Plant (Genlisea violacea) is a tiny aquatic carnivore grown mostly submerged or in very wet conditions. It needs no pruning whatsoever. Simply remove any blackened or rotting leaves if they appear. The underground corkscrew traps are not visible and must never be disturbed.

Carefully remove dead surface leaves using fine tweezers, taking care not to disturb the root system or submerged trap structures. No cutting of live material is recommended.