Pruning guide
How to prune curio peregrinus
Best time
Spring or early summer
How often
Rarely; remove dead growth as needed
Technique
Snip dead or rotted sections cleanly with sterilised scissors. To trim long trails, cut just above a leaf node; the cutting can be rooted in soil. Let cut ends callous for a day before propagating.
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Pruning curio peregrinus — FAQ
When should I prune curio peregrinus?
Spring or early summer. Snip dead or rotted sections cleanly with sterilised scissors. To trim long trails, cut just above a leaf node; the cutting can be rooted in soil. Let cut ends callous for a day before propagating.
How often does curio peregrinus need pruning?
Rarely; remove dead growth as needed. String of dolphins (Curio peregrinus) is a trailing succulent that rarely needs pruning. Remove any shrivelled, rotted, or dead stems as they appear. You can trim overly long trailing stems to propagate new plants. Beyond that, this succulent needs no routine pruning.
How do you prune curio peregrinus?
Snip dead or rotted sections cleanly with sterilised scissors. To trim long trails, cut just above a leaf node; the cutting can be rooted in soil. Let cut ends callous for a day before propagating.