How to prune taxiphyllum sp. 'flame'

Year-round, only when the clump becomes excessively dense. Thin from the base using fine scissors, removing older, darker interior growth while preserving the upright growing tips that give the plant its distinctive look.

Rarely; every 8–12 weeks at most. Flame moss (Taxiphyllum sp. 'Flame') is a slow-growing aquatic moss prized for its distinctive upward-twisting growth habit. It needs very little pruning — only occasional thinning to prevent the interior from dying back due to lack of light. Over-trimming will ruin its signature flame-like appearance.

Thin from the base using fine scissors, removing older, darker interior growth while preserving the upright growing tips that give the plant its distinctive look.