How to prune aeschynanthus pulcher

After the main bloom period ends, usually late spring or early summer. Cut spent-flowering stems back by up to one-third, cutting cleanly above a leaf node. Avoid pruning more than one-third of the plant in a single session to limit stress.

Annually after flowering; remove dead or damaged growth as needed. Aeschynanthus pulcher (royal red bugler) blooms at stem tips, so prune only after flowers have finished to avoid sacrificing buds. Trimming spent stems by one-third encourages branching and a more compact habit in the following season. Simply remove dead leaves or stems whenever they appear.

Cut spent-flowering stems back by up to one-third, cutting cleanly above a leaf node. Avoid pruning more than one-third of the plant in a single session to limit stress.