How to prune graptoveria 'acaulis'

Spring; after flowering. Pull dead outer leaves away cleanly by hand. Remove spent flower stalks at the base with clean scissors. For rare legginess, cut below the rosette, callous the cut, and re-root in dry gritty compost.

As needed. Graptoveria 'Acaulis' is a compact intergeneric hybrid succulent needing very little pruning. Clear dead or withered outer leaves from the base regularly to keep the short stem clean and prevent moisture buildup. Snip spent flower stalks after blooming. The plant rarely becomes leggy; if it does, re-root the rosette in spring.

Pull dead outer leaves away cleanly by hand. Remove spent flower stalks at the base with clean scissors. For rare legginess, cut below the rosette, callous the cut, and re-root in dry gritty compost.