How to prune nananthus transvaalensis

Any time, as needed. Gently pull away fully dried outer leaves at the base. Do not cut into the crown or healthy leaves.

Rarely — only to tidy dead leaf litter. Nananthus transvaalensis is a dwarf, clump-forming mesemb succulent from South Africa. It requires no pruning. Old outer leaves dry naturally and can be gently pulled away to keep the plant tidy. The small, tightly packed rosette habit makes any cutting unnecessary and potentially harmful to the growing crown.

Gently pull away fully dried outer leaves at the base. Do not cut into the crown or healthy leaves.