How to prune neoregelia 'painted lady'

After the mother rosette completes its flowering cycle and begins to die. Cut brown or dead leaves cleanly at the base with sterile scissors. Once the mother plant is fully spent, remove it at soil level, being careful not to disturb established pups.

As needed — once per plant lifecycle. Neoregelia 'Painted Lady' is a monocarpic hybrid bromeliad with minimal pruning requirements. Remove dead or damaged leaves as they appear to keep the rosette tidy. After flowering, the mother plant will gradually decline; remove it cleanly at the base and allow the offset pups to mature into new plants.

Cut brown or dead leaves cleanly at the base with sterile scissors. Once the mother plant is fully spent, remove it at soil level, being careful not to disturb established pups.