How to prune bogota kohleria

Pinch tips throughout spring–summer; cut back hard in late autumn as growth slows. Pinch stem tips monthly during growth to encourage branching. At the end of the season, cut all stems back to near soil level and allow the rhizomes to rest briefly before new growth emerges.

Monthly tip-pinching in season; one hard cut-back annually. Bogota kohleria grows vigorously from rhizomes and benefits from regular pruning to keep it bushy and floriferous. Pinch stem tips during the growing season to promote branching. After flowering, cut stems back to a few centimetres above the soil; the plant will re-sprout from rhizomes. This prevents straggly growth and refreshes the plant annually.

Pinch stem tips monthly during growth to encourage branching. At the end of the season, cut all stems back to near soil level and allow the rhizomes to rest briefly before new growth emerges.