How to prune debbie graptoveria

Spring for any corrective work; behead etiolated stems any time. Peel away dry basal leaves by hand. To correct legginess, cut the rosette head off cleanly with a sharp blade, leaving 2–3 cm of stem. Let both cut surfaces callous for 2–3 days before placing the rosette on gritty compost to root.

Rarely — only when etiolation or dead leaves require attention. Debbie Graptoveria needs little routine pruning. Remove dead or dried lower leaves by hand to keep the rosette tidy and discourage pests. If the plant becomes leggy from low light, behead the rosette and re-root it — the original stem will produce new offsets. No shaping or regular cutting back is required.

Peel away dry basal leaves by hand. To correct legginess, cut the rosette head off cleanly with a sharp blade, leaving 2–3 cm of stem. Let both cut surfaces callous for 2–3 days before placing the rosette on gritty compost to root.