How to prune pleiospilos bolusii

After the old leaf pair has fully shriveled and dried — typically late spring or summer. Once the old outer leaves are completely papery and dry, gently pull or peel them away by hand. Do not force them off while any green or fleshy tissue remains, as this stresses the plant.

Annually — one natural leaf-pair cycle per year. Pleiospilos bolusii (split rock) needs no pruning whatsoever. It grows as a pair of fleshy, stone-like leaves that naturally split apart each season as a new pair emerges from the center. Allow the old leaf pair to shrivel and dry completely before removing — it feeds the new growth. Never cut or peel leaves early.

Once the old outer leaves are completely papery and dry, gently pull or peel them away by hand. Do not force them off while any green or fleshy tissue remains, as this stresses the plant.