How to prune saintpaulia 'rob's boolaroo'

Year-round as needed; sucker removal in spring when they are small. Snap spent bloom stalks off at the base. Peel yellowing leaves downward and away from the crown. Identify suckers growing between leaf petioles and remove them by twisting or cutting as close to the main stem as possible while still small.

Monthly grooming; suckers as soon as noticed. African violets like 'Rob's Boolaroo' benefit from regular light grooming rather than hard pruning. Remove spent flower stalks and faded blooms promptly. Peel away dead or yellowing outer leaves to maintain a single-crown rosette and improve air circulation. Suckers (side shoots) should be removed early to keep one clean crown.

Snap spent bloom stalks off at the base. Peel yellowing leaves downward and away from the crown. Identify suckers growing between leaf petioles and remove them by twisting or cutting as close to the main stem as possible while still small.