Pruning guide
How to prune shining sundew
Best time
As needed when dead outer leaves appear; avoid winter gemmae season
How often
Rarely — only to remove dead outer leaves
Technique
Use fine tweezers to remove dead outer leaves at the rosette base. In winter, leave all growth untouched to allow gemmae to develop and disperse naturally.
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Pruning shining sundew — FAQ
When should I prune shining sundew?
As needed when dead outer leaves appear; avoid winter gemmae season. Use fine tweezers to remove dead outer leaves at the rosette base. In winter, leave all growth untouched to allow gemmae to develop and disperse naturally.
How often does shining sundew need pruning?
Rarely — only to remove dead outer leaves. Drosera nitidula is a tiny pygmy sundew from Western Australia. It needs no pruning. Remove dead outer leaves from the miniature rosette if they accumulate. Pygmy sundews produce gemmae (vegetative buds) in winter — do not mistake these for dead material or remove them.
How do you prune shining sundew?
Use fine tweezers to remove dead outer leaves at the rosette base. In winter, leave all growth untouched to allow gemmae to develop and disperse naturally.