How to prune revolute tromotriche

Spring, before the growing season begins. Use clean scissors to cut dead or soft-rotted stems at the base. Allow the cut to callous for 24 hours before the plant is watered again. Avoid disturbing healthy green stems.

Rarely — as needed when dead growth is present. Revolute Tromotriche (Tromotriche revoluta) is a small stapeliad succulent closely related to Huernia. It needs virtually no pruning. Remove dead or shriveled stems at the base to prevent rot from spreading through the clump. Healthy stems should be left untouched — they produce the star-shaped flowers that make this plant desirable.

Use clean scissors to cut dead or soft-rotted stems at the base. Allow the cut to callous for 24 hours before the plant is watered again. Avoid disturbing healthy green stems.