How to prune echeveria 'minima'

After flowering; remove dead leaves as they appear. Use tweezers or fine scissors to remove dead leaves without disturbing neighbours. Snip spent flower stalks at the base. If the tiny stem becomes very leggy (unusual), carefully behead and re-root in spring.

As needed. Echeveria 'Minima' is one of the smallest Echeverias and needs almost no pruning. Gently remove dead outer leaves at the stem base to prevent rot in this tight, compact rosette. Snip spent flower stalks cleanly after blooming. The plant is so small that beheading is rarely practical — focus on tidying only.

Use tweezers or fine scissors to remove dead leaves without disturbing neighbours. Snip spent flower stalks at the base. If the tiny stem becomes very leggy (unusual), carefully behead and re-root in spring.