Pruning guide
How to prune ancistrachne uncinulella
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Pruning ancistrachne uncinulella — FAQ
When should I prune ancistrachne uncinulella?
After flowering and natural dieback; light tidying as needed during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers and cut back to the ground after seasonal dieback. If the plant is evergreen in a warm indoor environment, trim lax or crossing stems back by one-quarter using clean scissors. Avoid cutting into the tuberous root crown.
How often does ancistrachne uncinulella need pruning?
As needed; cut to the ground once a year after dieback or end of season. Ruellia tuberosa (the slug's referenced species) is a tropical perennial that grows upright to about 60 cm and tends to die back or go dormant seasonally. Remove spent flower stems as they fade. After the plant dies back naturally, cut old stems to the ground. During active growth, trim lightly to shape if it becomes untidy.
How do you prune ancistrachne uncinulella?
Deadhead spent flowers and cut back to the ground after seasonal dieback. If the plant is evergreen in a warm indoor environment, trim lax or crossing stems back by one-quarter using clean scissors. Avoid cutting into the tuberous root crown.