How to prune echeveria 'duchess of nürnberg'

After flowering; dead leaf removal year-round. Peel or snip dried lower leaves from the elongating stem. Cut spent flower spikes close to the base once blooms have finished. If the rosette becomes leggy, behead and re-root — this is propagation, not pruning.

As needed. 'Duchess of Nürnberg' is a classic, slow-growing echeveria that needs little pruning. As the stem elongates over time, lower leaves naturally dry and drop — peel these away to keep the plant tidy. Remove spent flower stalks after blooming. No cutting of the rosette is necessary or advisable.

Peel or snip dried lower leaves from the elongating stem. Cut spent flower spikes close to the base once blooms have finished. If the rosette becomes leggy, behead and re-root — this is propagation, not pruning.