How to prune drosera schizandra

Any time dead leaves are visible. Use fine-tipped tweezers to gently remove dead leaves at their point of attachment to the crown. Work slowly to avoid disturbing the fragile root system or neighbouring living leaves.

Rarely — only when dead material is present. Drosera schizandra is a rare, slow-growing Queensland sundew that needs virtually no pruning. Remove dead or blackened leaves carefully with tweezers to keep the plant tidy. This species is sensitive and slow — avoid any unnecessary interference. Pruning needs are extremely minimal and infrequent.

Use fine-tipped tweezers to gently remove dead leaves at their point of attachment to the crown. Work slowly to avoid disturbing the fragile root system or neighbouring living leaves.