How to prune spiral aloe

Any time, as needed. Grip dead outer leaves near the base and pull downward firmly, or cut flush to the stem with clean scissors. Do not trim leaf tips.

Rarely — only when dead leaves accumulate. Spiral Aloe rarely needs pruning. Its iconic spiral rosette is its main feature — never cut into the living rosette structure. Simply remove dead or dried outer leaves at the base as they appear. Avoid trimming the leaf tips; this damages the plant's geometry and leaves unsightly brown cuts.

Grip dead outer leaves near the base and pull downward firmly, or cut flush to the stem with clean scissors. Do not trim leaf tips.