How to prune miranda's ceratozamia

Any time, as dead fronds become apparent. Use sharp, sterilised loppers to cut dead fronds at the base close to the trunk without cutting into it. Dispose of removed material rather than leaving it around the base.

Rarely — only as fronds die naturally. Miranda's Ceratozamia needs virtually no pruning. Remove only dead or badly damaged fronds by cutting cleanly at the base — nothing more. This is an uncommon, slow-growing cycad; removing healthy fronds slows its growth and reduces vigour. Allow it to develop naturally with only dead material removed as needed.

Use sharp, sterilised loppers to cut dead fronds at the base close to the trunk without cutting into it. Dispose of removed material rather than leaving it around the base.