How to prune lithops aucampiae

Only once old leaf husks are completely dry and spent. Wait until the previous year's leaf pair has fully shriveled and dried to a papery husk, then gently peel it away. Never cut or remove firm, fleshy leaves — this interrupts the natural growth cycle and can kill the plant.

Once a year, following the natural leaf cycle. Lithops aucampiae (living stones) do not need pruning. The plant naturally sheds its old pair of leaves each year as new ones emerge — do not remove the old leaves manually, as the new growth absorbs nutrients from them during this process. Only remove fully dry, completely spent husks once the new pair has fully formed.

Wait until the previous year's leaf pair has fully shriveled and dried to a papery husk, then gently peel it away. Never cut or remove firm, fleshy leaves — this interrupts the natural growth cycle and can kill the plant.