Pruning guide
How to prune spanish houseleek
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Pruning spanish houseleek — FAQ
When should I prune spanish houseleek?
After a rosette has flowered and died, any time of year. Cut or twist spent rosettes out at the base, leaving surrounding chicks intact to fill the gap. Remove dried or withered lower leaves by gentle hand-pulling.
How often does spanish houseleek need pruning?
Rarely — only to remove dead rosettes. Spanish Houseleek (Sempervivum nevadense) is monocarpic — each rosette flowers once then dies. No pruning is needed to shape the plant; simply remove dead rosettes after they bloom. Offsets (chicks) will naturally take their place. Pull away dried outer leaves by hand whenever they appear. Cutting into living rosettes is not beneficial.
How do you prune spanish houseleek?
Cut or twist spent rosettes out at the base, leaving surrounding chicks intact to fill the gap. Remove dried or withered lower leaves by gentle hand-pulling.