How to prune echeveria 'perle d'azur'

Any time for leaf cleanup; after flowering for stalk removal. Peel dead lower leaves downward and cleanly off the stem. Cut spent flowering stalks flush with the main stem using clean, sharp scissors or a blade.

As needed — a few times per year. Echeveria 'Perle d'Azur' needs minimal pruning. Regularly peel away dead lower leaves to keep the stem clean and prevent rot. Remove spent flower stalks at the base after blooming. The rosette is self-shaping and should never be trimmed — just remove dead material as it appears.

Peel dead lower leaves downward and cleanly off the stem. Cut spent flowering stalks flush with the main stem using clean, sharp scissors or a blade.