How to prune lepidozamia peroffskyana

Any time a frond is fully dead or damaged. Cut dead fronds cleanly at the base with sharp, sterilized loppers. For large specimens, a pruning saw may be needed for thick frond bases.

As needed (rarely). Lepidozamia peroffskyana is a large, slow-growing cycad that needs almost no pruning. Remove only dead or severely damaged fronds by cutting at the base. Healthy fronds must be left intact — this cycad grows very slowly and cannot quickly replace lost foliage. Wear gloves as leaflets are sharp.

Cut dead fronds cleanly at the base with sharp, sterilized loppers. For large specimens, a pruning saw may be needed for thick frond bases.