How to prune saintpaulia 'powderpuff'

Year-round; remove spent blooms as soon as petals fade. Snap or cut spent bloom stalks cleanly at the base. Gently twist and pull yellowed outer leaves downward to detach without leaving stubs. Pinch off any suckers emerging at the base if a single-crown form is preferred.

As needed, every few weeks. African violets require little pruning. Regularly remove spent flower stalks and any yellowed or damaged outer leaves to maintain the rosette shape and encourage reblooming. Healthy green leaves should be left in place. Suckers (side shoots) can be removed if you want a single-crown plant.

Snap or cut spent bloom stalks cleanly at the base. Gently twist and pull yellowed outer leaves downward to detach without leaving stubs. Pinch off any suckers emerging at the base if a single-crown form is preferred.