How to prune antigonon leptopus

Late winter to early spring, or immediately after flowering finishes. Cut stems back hard — reducing to 30–60 cm (1–2 ft) from the base is well tolerated. Remove dead or crossing stems completely. In mild climates, even cutting to ground level triggers vigorous regrowth from the tuber.

Annually, with a lighter tidy-up after each flowering flush if needed. Coral vine is a fast-growing tropical climber that benefits from hard pruning once a year to prevent it from swamping other plants. In frost-free areas it can regrow vigorously from the tuberous root even after severe cutting. Prune in late winter or after flowering to control size and encourage new flowering stems.

Cut stems back hard — reducing to 30–60 cm (1–2 ft) from the base is well tolerated. Remove dead or crossing stems completely. In mild climates, even cutting to ground level triggers vigorous regrowth from the tuber.