Pruning guide
How to prune hairy houseleek
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Pruning hairy houseleek — FAQ
When should I prune hairy houseleek?
After a rosette has flowered and died, any time of year. After a rosette blooms and dies, cut or twist it out cleanly at the base. Peel off dried lower leaves by hand. Do not cut into healthy, living rosettes — they require no shaping.
How often does hairy houseleek need pruning?
Rarely — only to remove dead rosettes. Hairy Houseleek (Sempervivum ciliosum) needs no pruning. Like all sempervivums, individual rosettes die after flowering — simply remove the dead rosette and let surrounding chicks fill the space. Remove dried outer leaves by pulling them free. This plant stays naturally tidy and compact; cutting into healthy rosettes does more harm than good.
How do you prune hairy houseleek?
After a rosette blooms and dies, cut or twist it out cleanly at the base. Peel off dried lower leaves by hand. Do not cut into healthy, living rosettes — they require no shaping.