How to prune saintpaulia 'jolly ellie'

Year-round; sucker removal is easiest when shoots are still small. Pinch or snap spent flower stalks at the base close to the crown. Peel yellowing outer leaves away gently in a downward motion. Remove suckers by cutting or twisting them out from between the leaf petioles at the stem base.

Monthly grooming; suckers removed as soon as detected. Saintpaulia 'Jolly Ellie' needs the same light, regular grooming as other African violets. Deadhead spent blooms and their stalks to encourage continuous flowering. Remove yellowing outer leaves to maintain rosette symmetry and airflow. Check regularly for suckers (side crowns) and remove them while small to keep a single strong crown blooming well.

Pinch or snap spent flower stalks at the base close to the crown. Peel yellowing outer leaves away gently in a downward motion. Remove suckers by cutting or twisting them out from between the leaf petioles at the stem base.