How to prune aphelandra tetragona

Immediately after flowering; light structural prune in early spring. Once the flower bract fades, cut the stem back to the topmost pair of healthy leaves using clean scissors or shears. In spring, cut all stems back by one-third to promote a fuller, more branched plant habit.

After each flowering period; annually in spring. Aphelandra tetragona is a tropical shrub similar to the Zebra Plant, producing showy flower bracts. Cut back the faded flower spike to the next pair of leaves immediately after blooming to encourage lateral shoots and a second flush. Without pruning the plant becomes top-heavy and bare below. Annual spring pruning keeps it bushy.

Once the flower bract fades, cut the stem back to the topmost pair of healthy leaves using clean scissors or shears. In spring, cut all stems back by one-third to promote a fuller, more branched plant habit.