How to prune coppertone stonecrop

Spring for shaping leggy growth; any time for dead leaf removal. Cut leggy stems cleanly just above a node with sterilised scissors. Allow cut ends to callous for 1–2 days before soil contact. Remove papery dead leaves at the base by hand, pulling gently toward the stem tip.

As needed; once a year in spring for shape. Coppertone Stonecrop rarely needs pruning. It naturally forms spreading rosette clusters and can become leggy in low light. In spring, trim elongated stems back to a compact node to restore shape. Remove dead or shrivelled lower leaves by hand. Trimmed cuttings root easily, making pruning a good opportunity to propagate.

Cut leggy stems cleanly just above a node with sterilised scissors. Allow cut ends to callous for 1–2 days before soil contact. Remove papery dead leaves at the base by hand, pulling gently toward the stem tip.