How to prune stapelia grandiflora

Spring, at the start of the growing season, or immediately after flowering. Use clean, sharp scissors or a blade to cut dead or spent stems cleanly at soil level. Remove any mushy or blackened stems promptly. Avoid cutting healthy, firm, green stems.

Annually in spring, plus as needed to remove dead or rotted stems. Stapelia grandiflora benefits from occasional light pruning to maintain a compact clump and encourage fresh flowering stems. Remove dead, shrivelled, or rotted stems at the base. After flowering, spent stems can be cut back to the base. Removing congested old growth improves air circulation and reduces rot risk.

Use clean, sharp scissors or a blade to cut dead or spent stems cleanly at soil level. Remove any mushy or blackened stems promptly. Avoid cutting healthy, firm, green stems.