How to prune sansevieria forskaliana

Any time for dead-growth removal. Use a clean, sharp blade to sever dead leaves at soil level. Sterilise tools between cuts if disease is present to avoid spreading infection.

Rarely; as needed. Dracaena forskaliana (Arabian sansevieria) is a low-maintenance species requiring minimal pruning. Remove dead, dried, or diseased leaves at the base when they appear. Healthy leaves should not be cut shorter — the leaf cannot regenerate from a mid-point cut and the tip will simply brown permanently.

Use a clean, sharp blade to sever dead leaves at soil level. Sterilise tools between cuts if disease is present to avoid spreading infection.