How to prune mulanje cycad

Any time of year, as needed. Remove dead fronds with clean, sharp secateurs, cutting as close to the caudex as practical without nicking the trunk. Dispose of removed material to prevent pest harbouring.

Rarely — only when fronds die naturally. Mulanje Cycad (Encephalartos gratus) needs very little pruning. Remove only fully brown, dead fronds at the base when they naturally die back. Do not cut green fronds under any circumstances — this slow-growing cycad stores energy in its leaves and cannot quickly replace removed foliage. No routine pruning schedule is needed.

Remove dead fronds with clean, sharp secateurs, cutting as close to the caudex as practical without nicking the trunk. Dispose of removed material to prevent pest harbouring.