Pruning guide
How to prune tropical sundew
Best time
Any time — remove dead leaves as they appear year-round
How often
As needed
Technique
Use clean, fine-pointed scissors to snip dead or blackened leaves at their base. Cut spent flower stalks close to the crown once blooming finishes.
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Pruning tropical sundew — FAQ
When should I prune tropical sundew?
Any time — remove dead leaves as they appear year-round. Use clean, fine-pointed scissors to snip dead or blackened leaves at their base. Cut spent flower stalks close to the crown once blooming finishes.
How often does tropical sundew need pruning?
As needed. Tropical sundew (Drosera burmannii) needs minimal pruning. Simply remove blackened, dead, or spent leaves at the base with clean scissors as they appear. Do not trim healthy tentacle-bearing leaves — the plant naturally sheds older growth. Flower stalks can be cut after blooming if you do not want seed set.
How do you prune tropical sundew?
Use clean, fine-pointed scissors to snip dead or blackened leaves at their base. Cut spent flower stalks close to the crown once blooming finishes.