Pruning guide
How to prune drosera binata 'multifida extrema'
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Pruning drosera binata 'multifida extrema' — FAQ
When should I prune drosera binata 'multifida extrema'?
Post-flowering in summer; winter dormancy tidy-up for dead top-growth. Cut spent flower stalks at their base with clean scissors. During winter dormancy, remove fully dead leaves from the crown to prevent rot. Avoid disturbing the growing points or healthy dew-covered tentacles.
How often does drosera binata 'multifida extrema' need pruning?
As needed — light seasonal tidying two to three times a year. Drosera binata 'Multifida Extrema' is a vigorous forked sundew that needs minimal pruning. Remove dead or darkened leaves and cut spent flower stalks at the base after blooming. The plant dies back partially in winter; trim dead foliage then. Leave all healthy, mucilage-covered leaves completely untouched.
How do you prune drosera binata 'multifida extrema'?
Cut spent flower stalks at their base with clean scissors. During winter dormancy, remove fully dead leaves from the crown to prevent rot. Avoid disturbing the growing points or healthy dew-covered tentacles.