How to prune dioon mejiae

Any time, only when fronds are fully dead and brown. Grip the dead frond near its base and cut through the petiole (leaf stalk) close to the trunk with sharp, clean loppers or a pruning saw. Wear gloves — the leaf bases can be sharp. Do not cut green fronds under any circumstances.

Only as needed; typically once a year or less. Dioon mejiae is a cycad that requires almost no pruning. Never cut green, healthy fronds — removing them stresses the plant and depletes its energy reserves. Only remove fully brown, dead fronds by cutting cleanly at the base of the leaf stalk. New fronds emerge in periodic flushes; leave them entirely undisturbed.

Grip the dead frond near its base and cut through the petiole (leaf stalk) close to the trunk with sharp, clean loppers or a pruning saw. Wear gloves — the leaf bases can be sharp. Do not cut green fronds under any circumstances.