Pruning guide
How to prune dorothy's living stones
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Pruning dorothy's living stones — FAQ
When should I prune dorothy's living stones?
N/A — do not prune. Allow old leaves to shrivel and dry completely without intervention. Remove only fully mummified husks that have dried to a papery shell and detach without resistance.
How often does dorothy's living stones need pruning?
Rarely — only remove completely desiccated old leaves. Dorothy's Living Stones (Lithops dorotheae) require no pruning. The plant naturally sheds its old leaf pair each year as new leaves push through from the center. Interfering with this process by removing leaves early stresses the plant and interrupts nutrient recycling from the old pair into the new. Leave it completely alone.
How do you prune dorothy's living stones?
Allow old leaves to shrivel and dry completely without intervention. Remove only fully mummified husks that have dried to a papery shell and detach without resistance.