How to prune graptoveria 'opalina'

Any time for dead leaves; flower-stalk removal after bloom; beheading in spring if needed. Remove dried leaves gently by hand. Cut flower stalks flush with the main stem. For etiolation, sever the rosette with a clean blade, let it callous 24 hours, then root in dry grit.

As needed. Graptoveria 'Opalina' needs very little pruning. The compact succulent rosette is naturally self-maintaining. Routine care is limited to removing dead outer leaves and snipping spent flower stalks at the base. Leggy etiolated stems can be beheaded and re-rooted rather than trimmed.

Remove dried leaves gently by hand. Cut flower stalks flush with the main stem. For etiolation, sever the rosette with a clean blade, let it callous 24 hours, then root in dry grit.