How to prune aeschynanthus 'rasta'

Spring or early summer, after the main flush of blooms fades. Snip spent-flowering stems back to just above a leaf node, taking no more than 25% of the plant per session. Pinch soft new stem tips during the growing season to encourage branching and more flowering nodes.

Once per year after bloom; pinch growing tips as needed through spring and summer. Aeschynanthus 'Rasta' (curly lipstick plant) shares the same tip-flowering habit as other Aeschynanthus but its twisted, curling stems make legginess especially visible. Prune after flowers fade, removing up to 25% of stems at a time to avoid cutting off developing buds. Regular deadheading and occasional pinching keep it full and attractive.

Snip spent-flowering stems back to just above a leaf node, taking no more than 25% of the plant per session. Pinch soft new stem tips during the growing season to encourage branching and more flowering nodes.