Pruning guide
How to prune hall's living stones
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Pruning hall's living stones — FAQ
When should I prune hall's living stones?
N/A — do not prune. Do not prune. Only once the old pair is a fully dry, papery husk with no green or fleshy tissue remaining should you gently remove it — and only if it does not detach on its own.
How often does hall's living stones need pruning?
Rarely — only remove completely desiccated old leaves. Hall's Living Stones (Lithops hallii) need no pruning. This Lithops species, like all in the genus, renews itself annually by growing a new leaf pair from within the old one. The old leaves transfer moisture and nutrients to the new growth as they shrivel — cutting them away early deprives the plant of this resource.
How do you prune hall's living stones?
Do not prune. Only once the old pair is a fully dry, papery husk with no green or fleshy tissue remaining should you gently remove it — and only if it does not detach on its own.