Pruning guide
How to prune faucaria lupina
Best time
After outer leaves have fully dried, typically late spring to summer
How often
As needed — once or twice per growing season
Technique
Gently pull away completely dried, brown outer leaves by hand. Use clean, sharp scissors to snip any dead tips. Never cut into green, fleshy tissue.
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Pruning faucaria lupina — FAQ
When should I prune faucaria lupina?
After outer leaves have fully dried, typically late spring to summer. Gently pull away completely dried, brown outer leaves by hand. Use clean, sharp scissors to snip any dead tips. Never cut into green, fleshy tissue.
How often does faucaria lupina need pruning?
As needed — once or twice per growing season. Faucaria lupina (wolf jaws) needs very little pruning. This clumping succulent forms rosettes of toothed leaves that die back at the base as new growth matures. Remove fully dried, brown outer leaves by hand. Trim any dead leaf tips with clean scissors if desired. No structural pruning is needed or recommended.
How do you prune faucaria lupina?
Gently pull away completely dried, brown outer leaves by hand. Use clean, sharp scissors to snip any dead tips. Never cut into green, fleshy tissue.