How to prune grigua cycad

Any time of year, as dead fronds appear. Cut dead fronds flush to the trunk base with clean, sterilised pruning shears. Wipe blades with isopropyl alcohol before and after use to prevent disease spread.

Rarely — only to remove dead or damaged fronds. Grigua Cycad (Encephalartos cycadifolius) is a slow-growing South African mountain cycad requiring almost no pruning. Remove only dead, yellowed, or damaged fronds by cutting at the trunk base. Healthy fronds support the plant's energy reserves over many years — leave them untouched. No shaping or size reduction is appropriate.

Cut dead fronds flush to the trunk base with clean, sterilised pruning shears. Wipe blades with isopropyl alcohol before and after use to prevent disease spread.