How to prune kaapsehoop cycad

Any time of year when fronds fully die back. Use sterilised, sharp loppers or secateurs to cut dead fronds flush with or close to the caudex. Sterilise blades between cuts if multiple plants are present to prevent disease spread.

Rarely — as needed when fronds die. Kaapsehoop Cycad requires very little pruning. Remove only dead or badly damaged fronds by cutting them cleanly at the trunk. Green fronds, even old ones, should never be removed — cycads rely on their leaves for energy storage and cannot regenerate fronds quickly due to their extremely slow growth rate.

Use sterilised, sharp loppers or secateurs to cut dead fronds flush with or close to the caudex. Sterilise blades between cuts if multiple plants are present to prevent disease spread.