How to prune shield sundew

During the active growing season (late autumn to spring); dead-material removal as needed. Gently peel away dead leaves from the stem base. Snip spent flower scapes at the base once flowering has finished. Allow the plant's summer dormancy to proceed without intervention.

As needed during the growing season. Drosera peltata is a tuberous climbing sundew that dies back to a dormant tuber in summer — this is natural, not a sign of decline. During the active growing season, remove dead leaves and spent flower stalks only. Never cut into healthy trapping growth.

Gently peel away dead leaves from the stem base. Snip spent flower scapes at the base once flowering has finished. Allow the plant's summer dormancy to proceed without intervention.