How to prune sansevieria trifasciata cleopatra

Any time of year as needed. Remove dead leaves by cutting cleanly at soil level with sterile scissors. Trim brown tips at a gentle angle only if cosmetically necessary. Handle with care — the intricate surface pattern on this cultivar is easily marred.

Rarely — as needed when leaves die back. Dracaena trifasciata 'Cleopatra' is a slow-growing, ornate rosette cultivar that needs minimal pruning. Its tightly patterned leaves should never be cut for shape. Only remove truly dead or severely brown leaves at the base. Unnecessary trimming damages the cultivar's distinctive appearance.

Remove dead leaves by cutting cleanly at soil level with sterile scissors. Trim brown tips at a gentle angle only if cosmetically necessary. Handle with care — the intricate surface pattern on this cultivar is easily marred.