Pruning guide
How to prune margaret's corkscrew plant
Best time
As needed when dead leaves appear
How often
Rarely — only to tidy dead growth
Technique
Use fine-tipped scissors or tweezers to remove dead rosette leaves flush with the growing point. Do not cut into healthy green tissue.
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Pruning margaret's corkscrew plant — FAQ
When should I prune margaret's corkscrew plant?
As needed when dead leaves appear. Use fine-tipped scissors or tweezers to remove dead rosette leaves flush with the growing point. Do not cut into healthy green tissue.
How often does margaret's corkscrew plant need pruning?
Rarely — only to tidy dead growth. Genlisea margaretae requires no pruning. Like all Genlisea, its trapping structures are underground and its above-ground rosette is tiny. Simply remove dead or browning leaves at the base as needed. Any further cutting damages the functional plant and is counterproductive.
How do you prune margaret's corkscrew plant?
Use fine-tipped scissors or tweezers to remove dead rosette leaves flush with the growing point. Do not cut into healthy green tissue.