How to prune aeschynanthus 'black pagoda'

After flowering, typically late spring to summer. Cut spent-flowering stems back by up to one-third, snipping cleanly above a leaf node with sharp scissors. Remove any dead or damaged leaves at any time. Avoid hard back-cutting — it can take a long time to recover.

Annually after flowering; remove dead growth as needed throughout the year. Aeschynanthus 'Black Pagoda' (marbled lipstick plant, A. longicaulis) is prized for striking foliage as much as its flowers. Like all Aeschynanthus, it blooms at stem tips — prune only after flowering to avoid removing bud-bearing tips. A post-bloom trim prevents legginess and encourages fresh branching growth for the next season.

Cut spent-flowering stems back by up to one-third, snipping cleanly above a leaf node with sharp scissors. Remove any dead or damaged leaves at any time. Avoid hard back-cutting — it can take a long time to recover.