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Pruning guide

How to prune alsobia 'san miguel'

Best time
After flowering, typically late spring to early summer
How often
Annually after flowering; light tip-pinching through the growing season
Technique
Cut or pinch stem tips and stolons back to a healthy node to stimulate branching. Remove spent flower stalks cleanly at the base. Trim any excessively long trailing stems by up to one-third.

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Pruning alsobia 'san miguel' — FAQ

When should I prune alsobia 'san miguel'?

After flowering, typically late spring to early summer. Cut or pinch stem tips and stolons back to a healthy node to stimulate branching. Remove spent flower stalks cleanly at the base. Trim any excessively long trailing stems by up to one-third.

How often does alsobia 'san miguel' need pruning?

Annually after flowering; light tip-pinching through the growing season. Alsobia 'San Miguel' is a trailing hybrid gesneriad that needs light pruning after flowering to stay bushy. Trim back long stolons and stem tips to encourage branching and renewed blooming. Remove spent flowers and dead material promptly. It is a vigorous grower and tolerates moderate trimming well.

How do you prune alsobia 'san miguel'?

Cut or pinch stem tips and stolons back to a healthy node to stimulate branching. Remove spent flower stalks cleanly at the base. Trim any excessively long trailing stems by up to one-third.