How to prune waras' cryptanthus

Any time of year, as needed. Pull or cut dead outer leaves cleanly at the base with sterilised scissors. To propagate, separate offsets (pups) once they reach one-third the size of the mother plant.

Rarely — only to remove dead growth or spent rosettes. Waras' Cryptanthus rarely needs pruning. It is a low-growing, rosette-forming earth star bromeliad that stays tidy on its own. Simply remove any dead, browning, or damaged leaves at the base as they appear. After the rosette flowers and dies, remove the spent mother rosette once pups are established.

Pull or cut dead outer leaves cleanly at the base with sterilised scissors. To propagate, separate offsets (pups) once they reach one-third the size of the mother plant.