How to prune african violet 'optimara everfloris'

Year-round — remove spent blooms and dead leaves as soon as they appear. Snap or cut spent flower stalks at the base. Remove outer yellowed leaves by gently twisting downward and pulling cleanly to avoid leaving stubs that could rot.

Ongoing — check every 1–2 weeks when flowering actively. African Violets need regular light grooming rather than hard pruning. Remove spent flower stalks and yellowed or damaged leaves promptly to keep energy directed toward new blooms. Twist or cut leaves off cleanly at the stem. 'Optimara EverFloris' is bred for continuous flowering, so consistent dead-heading and leaf removal is the main care task.

Snap or cut spent flower stalks at the base. Remove outer yellowed leaves by gently twisting downward and pulling cleanly to avoid leaving stubs that could rot.