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Pruning guide

How to prune noble aeonium

Best time
Spring; remove dead leaves and spent rosettes any time
How often
Rarely — as needed
Technique
Pull away dried lower leaves by hand — do not cut into the rosette. After a rosette has flowered and died, cut the spent stem back to the main body to allow any remaining offsets or side-shoots to develop.

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Pruning noble aeonium — FAQ

When should I prune noble aeonium?

Spring; remove dead leaves and spent rosettes any time. Pull away dried lower leaves by hand — do not cut into the rosette. After a rosette has flowered and died, cut the spent stem back to the main body to allow any remaining offsets or side-shoots to develop.

How often does noble aeonium need pruning?

Rarely — as needed. Noble Aeonium (Aeonium nobile) is a large, single-stemmed or sparsely branched succulent with impressive rosettes. It needs very little pruning — remove dead or damaged lower leaves by pulling them away cleanly. If kept for many years, trim the stem to encourage offsets. Individual rosettes are monocarpic and die after their impressive flower spike.

How do you prune noble aeonium?

Pull away dried lower leaves by hand — do not cut into the rosette. After a rosette has flowered and died, cut the spent stem back to the main body to allow any remaining offsets or side-shoots to develop.