How to prune pleiospilos compactus

After the old leaf pair has fully dried and shrivelled, typically late spring to early summer. Gently peel or pull away the completely desiccated outer leaf husk by hand. Do not cut or remove leaves that are still partially green or fleshy — doing so disrupts the plant's water-transfer cycle and can cause rot.

Rarely — once per growth cycle as the spent pair naturally dries. Pleiospilos compactus (split rock) needs virtually no pruning. Like other mimicry succulents, it sheds its old leaf pair naturally as the new pair grows from within. Your only job is to remove the fully dried, papery husk of the spent leaves once they have completely shrivelled — never cut living tissue.

Gently peel or pull away the completely desiccated outer leaf husk by hand. Do not cut or remove leaves that are still partially green or fleshy — doing so disrupts the plant's water-transfer cycle and can cause rot.