How to prune columnea 'inferno'

Early spring to kick off the growing season; after each bloom flush. Pinch or snip stem tips frequently during spring and summer to encourage branching. After flowers fade, cut stems back by up to half, above a leaf node. For very leggy plants, a harder cut to 5–10 cm will rejuvenate but delay the next bloom.

Pinch tips regularly through the growing season; structural trim once after bloom. Columnea 'Inferno' is a vigorous trailing cultivar that blooms on new growth and benefits from consistent pinching to stay bushy and flower-laden. Left unpinched, stems become long and bare. Trim after blooms fade to reset the plant and trigger a fresh flush of branching growth for the next bloom cycle.

Pinch or snip stem tips frequently during spring and summer to encourage branching. After flowers fade, cut stems back by up to half, above a leaf node. For very leggy plants, a harder cut to 5–10 cm will rejuvenate but delay the next bloom.