How to prune hoodia gordonii

Spring, or immediately when dead or rotting stems are noticed. Cut dead or damaged stems cleanly at the base with sterilised scissors. Allow cut surfaces to callous in a dry spot for several days before resuming a normal watering routine to avoid rot.

As needed — rarely more than once a year. Hoodia gordonii needs very little pruning. Remove dead, dried, or rotting stems at the base using clean scissors. This slow-growing succulent should otherwise be left untouched. Do not cut back healthy upright stems — they carry the distinctive flowers when the plant matures, typically after several years of growth.

Cut dead or damaged stems cleanly at the base with sterilised scissors. Allow cut surfaces to callous in a dry spot for several days before resuming a normal watering routine to avoid rot.