Pruning guide
How to prune mother of thousands
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Pruning mother of thousands — FAQ
When should I prune mother of thousands?
Remove spent flower stalks as soon as blooming finishes; dead-leaf removal year-round. Cut the flower stalk cleanly at its base once flowering is complete. The parent plant will decline after flowering; propagate from the abundant plantlets (offsets along leaf margins) that drop and root readily.
How often does mother of thousands need pruning?
As needed; flower stalk removed once per bloom cycle. Mother of thousands (Kalanchoe daigremontiana) needs minimal pruning beyond removing dead leaves and spent flower stalks. It is monocarpic — the main rosette dies after flowering. Cut the flower stalk at the base once blooming ends. Remove yellowing lower leaves as they appear to keep the plant tidy.
How do you prune mother of thousands?
Cut the flower stalk cleanly at its base once flowering is complete. The parent plant will decline after flowering; propagate from the abundant plantlets (offsets along leaf margins) that drop and root readily.