How to prune tillandsia schiedeana

After flowering; pups removed when one-third the size of the parent. Peel dead outer leaves away by hand from the base of the plant. Separate pups by gently twisting them free, or use a sterilized blade to cut the connection. Let the offset air-dry briefly before reattaching or displaying.

Rarely; as needed for dead growth, once per lifecycle for pups. Tillandsia schiedeana is an air plant that needs virtually no pruning. Remove dried brown outer leaves by carefully peeling them away. After flowering, the plant produces offsets; detach pups once they are around one-third the size of the mother. Beyond dead-leaf removal and pup separation, no other pruning is required.

Peel dead outer leaves away by hand from the base of the plant. Separate pups by gently twisting them free, or use a sterilized blade to cut the connection. Let the offset air-dry briefly before reattaching or displaying.