Pruning guide
How to prune tillandsia aeranthos
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Pruning tillandsia aeranthos — FAQ
When should I prune tillandsia aeranthos?
After flowering, as basal pups develop. Peel dried outer leaves away from the base by hand. Trim brown tips diagonally with clean scissors. Detach pups by twisting carefully or cutting close to the base with a sterile blade when mature.
How often does tillandsia aeranthos need pruning?
As needed — infrequent. Tillandsia aeranthos requires minimal pruning. Remove dried or brown lower leaves by peeling them away from the base, and trim any dead leaf tips with clean scissors. After its vivid purple and pink blooms fade, the plant offsets reliably — separate pups once they are one-third the mother's size or leave to clump.
How do you prune tillandsia aeranthos?
Peel dried outer leaves away from the base by hand. Trim brown tips diagonally with clean scissors. Detach pups by twisting carefully or cutting close to the base with a sterile blade when mature.