How to prune cryptanthus 'pink starlight'

Any time, as needed; remove pups in spring. Peel or cut away dead outer leaves at the base without damaging the rosette. When the mother plant dies back after flowering, cut it away at soil level and pot up the offsets.

Rarely — only to remove dead leaves or spent rosettes. Cryptanthus 'Pink Starlight' rarely needs pruning. It is a low-growing bromeliad that stays naturally compact. Simply remove dead or browning outer leaves by pulling them away cleanly at the base. After the rosette flowers and dies, remove the spent mother plant once offsets (pups) are established.

Peel or cut away dead outer leaves at the base without damaging the rosette. When the mother plant dies back after flowering, cut it away at soil level and pot up the offsets.