Pruning guide
How to prune pillwort
Best time
Spring, as growth resumes
How often
As needed
Technique
Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.
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Pruning pillwort — FAQ
When should I prune pillwort?
Spring, as growth resumes. Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.
How often does pillwort need pruning?
As needed. Pillwort needs little routine pruning. Mainly remove yellowing, damaged or dead leaves at the base with clean scissors, and trim any leggy or overgrown stems in spring if you want a fuller, more compact shape. It is hard to harm by light tidying.
How do you prune pillwort?
Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.