How to prune aeschynanthus 'mona lisa'

After flowering finishes, typically late spring to early summer. Trim trailing stems back by one-quarter to one-third using sharp scissors, cutting just above a leaf node. Deadhead spent flower tubes at the base. Spread heavy cuts across multiple sessions if the plant is large.

Light trim once per year after flowering; deadhead throughout blooming. Aeschynanthus 'Mona Lisa' is a free-flowering lipstick plant that benefits from a light post-bloom trim to prevent leggy trailing stems and encourage denser growth with more tip-flowering shoots. Flowers form at stem tips, so never prune before bloom. Deadhead spent flowers promptly to keep the plant tidy.

Trim trailing stems back by one-quarter to one-third using sharp scissors, cutting just above a leaf node. Deadhead spent flower tubes at the base. Spread heavy cuts across multiple sessions if the plant is large.