Pruning guide
How to prune lithops
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Pruning lithops — FAQ
When should I prune lithops?
N/A — allow natural leaf shed in late winter to spring. Do nothing. Once the old leaf pair is fully papery and dry you can gently peel the husk away, but intervening early damages the new growth. Never cut green or partially dried leaves.
How often does lithops need pruning?
Never — this is a self-renewing plant with no pruning requirement. Lithops (living stones) require no pruning at all. The plant sheds its old pair of leaves annually as a natural process — the old leaves dry and split to reveal the new pair growing inside. Do not cut or remove the old leaves; let them wither completely on their own so the new body can absorb their moisture.
How do you prune lithops?
Do nothing. Once the old leaf pair is fully papery and dry you can gently peel the husk away, but intervening early damages the new growth. Never cut green or partially dried leaves.