Pruning guide
How to prune olive living stones
Best time
N/A — do not prune
How often
Rarely — only remove completely desiccated old leaves
Technique
Do not prune at any stage of the renewal cycle. Remove old leaf remnants only when they are completely dry and papery and separate without any pulling force.
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Pruning olive living stones — FAQ
When should I prune olive living stones?
N/A — do not prune. Do not prune at any stage of the renewal cycle. Remove old leaf remnants only when they are completely dry and papery and separate without any pulling force.
How often does olive living stones need pruning?
Rarely — only remove completely desiccated old leaves. Olive Living Stones (Lithops olivacea) need no pruning. The annual replacement of the leaf pair is entirely self-directed — old leaves dry and split open as new ones grow through the fissure. Intervening with scissors or fingers at any point in this cycle risks damaging the delicate new growth and introducing fungal issues.
How do you prune olive living stones?
Do not prune at any stage of the renewal cycle. Remove old leaf remnants only when they are completely dry and papery and separate without any pulling force.