How to prune sansevieria trifasciata laurentii superba

Any time of year as damage appears. Cut damaged leaves straight across at soil level with sterilised scissors or pruners. Never trim leaf tips to reduce height — choose a smaller pot position instead. Removing a whole leaf is always preferable to partial cuts.

Rarely; only as dead or damaged leaves appear. This Sansevieria cultivar needs almost no pruning. Remove individual leaves that are damaged, dead, or fully browned by cutting them off at soil level with clean pruners. Avoid cutting leaf tips to shape the plant — this spoils the variegation and leaves unsightly brown edges. That is the full extent of needed care.

Cut damaged leaves straight across at soil level with sterilised scissors or pruners. Never trim leaf tips to reduce height — choose a smaller pot position instead. Removing a whole leaf is always preferable to partial cuts.