How to prune saintpaulia 'winter lace'

Year-round as needed; remove spent blooms promptly after flowering. Pinch or snap spent flower stalks at the base with clean fingers or scissors. Pull yellowed outer leaves downward and away from the stem rather than cutting, to avoid leaving stubs that can rot.

As needed, every few weeks during active growth. African violets need minimal pruning. Remove spent flower stems at the base and peel away any yellowed, damaged, or lower rosette leaves that crowd the plant. This keeps the classic symmetrical rosette tidy and encourages continuous blooming. Do not cut back healthy foliage — the plant stays compact naturally.

Pinch or snap spent flower stalks at the base with clean fingers or scissors. Pull yellowed outer leaves downward and away from the stem rather than cutting, to avoid leaving stubs that can rot.