How to prune euphorbia meloformis

Spring or summer if removing spent flower stalks. Snap or cut dead flower stalks cleanly at the base. Wear gloves and eye protection; avoid touching your face. If the latex contacts skin, wash immediately with soap and water. No structural pruning is needed or appropriate.

Rarely — only to remove spent flower stalks. Euphorbia meloformis is a slow-growing, solitary or clustering succulent that requires no pruning at all. It does not branch in the conventional sense. Simply remove any dead outer tissue or spent flower stalks at the base. Handle with care — all Euphorbias exude a toxic latex sap that irritates skin and eyes.

Snap or cut dead flower stalks cleanly at the base. Wear gloves and eye protection; avoid touching your face. If the latex contacts skin, wash immediately with soap and water. No structural pruning is needed or appropriate.