How to prune gasteria pulchra

Any time — dead leaf removal as needed; pup separation in spring. Snip dead leaves cleanly at the base. Remove finished flower stalks at their origin. To separate pups, unpot the plant, gently detach offset with roots intact, and pot separately.

Rarely — as needed only. Gasteria pulchra is a compact, slow-growing succulent that requires no routine pruning. Remove any dead or damaged leaves at the base using clean scissors. Trim spent flower stalks after blooming to keep the plant tidy. Offsets (pups) that emerge at the base can be separated and repotted rather than removed as waste.

Snip dead leaves cleanly at the base. Remove finished flower stalks at their origin. To separate pups, unpot the plant, gently detach offset with roots intact, and pot separately.