How to prune pelargonium carnosum

After flowering ends, typically late spring to summer. Snip spent flower stalks cleanly at their base. Cut back any dead or shrivelled stems to the nearest healthy tissue. Do not prune the fleshy main stems or caudex — this damages the plant's energy reserves.

Rarely; deadhead and remove dead growth once per year. Pelargonium carnosum is a succulent-stemmed species with a swollen, caudex-like base. It needs minimal pruning. Remove dead stems and spent flower stalks after flowering. Avoid cutting into healthy stems as the plant is slow to regenerate and the fleshy trunk is part of its ornamental value.

Snip spent flower stalks cleanly at their base. Cut back any dead or shrivelled stems to the nearest healthy tissue. Do not prune the fleshy main stems or caudex — this damages the plant's energy reserves.