Pruning guide
How to prune schwantes' living stones
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Pruning schwantes' living stones — FAQ
When should I prune schwantes' living stones?
N/A — do not prune. Do not cut, trim, or pull leaves. The only intervention needed is gently removing the fully dry, papery remnant of the old leaf pair once the new pair is fully formed and the old tissue is completely desiccated.
How often does schwantes' living stones need pruning?
Rarely — only remove completely desiccated old leaves. Schwantes' Living Stones (Lithops schwantesii) need no pruning whatsoever. The annual renewal of the leaf pair is a self-contained process in which the old leaves shrivel and supply the developing new pair with moisture and nutrients. Cutting or pulling any part of the plant before this is complete will stress or damage it.
How do you prune schwantes' living stones?
Do not cut, trim, or pull leaves. The only intervention needed is gently removing the fully dry, papery remnant of the old leaf pair once the new pair is fully formed and the old tissue is completely desiccated.