How to prune encephalartos lebomboensis

Any time fronds are fully brown and dead. Cut the dead frond stalk (petiole) close to the trunk with clean loppers. Wear thick gloves as the leaflets are stiff and sharp. Leave all green fronds completely intact regardless of their age or cosmetic appearance.

Only as needed; once a year or less. Encephalartos lebomboensis is a slow-growing cycad that needs virtually no pruning. Remove only fully dead, brown fronds by cutting at the base of the leaf stalk. Never prune green or yellowing fronds — cycads store nutrients in their leaves and frond removal weakens the plant significantly. Patience is the primary care requirement.

Cut the dead frond stalk (petiole) close to the trunk with clean loppers. Wear thick gloves as the leaflets are stiff and sharp. Leave all green fronds completely intact regardless of their age or cosmetic appearance.