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Pruning guide

How to prune apricot bouquet gloxinia

Best time
Deadhead throughout the flowering season; cut back if the plant enters a rest period
How often
Deadhead as needed; cut-back once if dormancy occurs
Technique
Remove faded flower stalks at the base as they finish. If the plant dies back, trim all stems to 1–2 cm above the tuber, rest it slightly drier for 4–6 weeks, then resume normal care.

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Pruning apricot bouquet gloxinia — FAQ

When should I prune apricot bouquet gloxinia?

Deadhead throughout the flowering season; cut back if the plant enters a rest period. Remove faded flower stalks at the base as they finish. If the plant dies back, trim all stems to 1–2 cm above the tuber, rest it slightly drier for 4–6 weeks, then resume normal care.

How often does apricot bouquet gloxinia need pruning?

Deadhead as needed; cut-back once if dormancy occurs. Apricot Bouquet gloxinia, a Sinningia hybrid, benefits from regular deadheading of spent blooms to keep the flush coming. After flowering, the plant may die back to its tuber — cut dead stems back to near the tuber and allow it to rest briefly before resuming watering. No structural pruning required.

How do you prune apricot bouquet gloxinia?

Remove faded flower stalks at the base as they finish. If the plant dies back, trim all stems to 1–2 cm above the tuber, rest it slightly drier for 4–6 weeks, then resume normal care.