How to prune haworthia turgida

Any time for dead leaves; after blooming for flower stalks. Peel dead outer leaves away from the base with a gentle downward motion. Use clean scissors to remove spent flower stalks at the base.

Rarely — as needed. Haworthia turgida needs very little pruning. Remove withered or dead outer leaves by peeling them cleanly away from the stem base to prevent rot. Spent flower stalks can be trimmed once blooms have faded. The compact rosette self-maintains its shape and does not benefit from cutting into healthy tissue.

Peel dead outer leaves away from the base with a gentle downward motion. Use clean scissors to remove spent flower stalks at the base.