How to prune graptoveria 'fred ives'

Spring or early summer. For a leggy rosette, cut the stem cleanly about 1 inch below the leafy head using sterile scissors. Allow the cut surface to callous for 1-2 days, then replant the rosette in dry succulent mix.

Rarely; as needed when the plant becomes leggy. Graptoveria 'Fred Ives' requires minimal pruning beyond removing dead leaves and old spent growth. If the rosette becomes top-heavy or the stem elongates and leans, behead the rosette by cutting about an inch below the compact top section. Let both the rosette head and the remaining stem callous before replanting — the stump will produce new rosettes.

For a leggy rosette, cut the stem cleanly about 1 inch below the leafy head using sterile scissors. Allow the cut surface to callous for 1-2 days, then replant the rosette in dry succulent mix.