Pruning guide
How to prune confetti polka dot plant
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Pruning confetti polka dot plant — FAQ
When should I prune confetti polka dot plant?
Throughout the growing season (spring to autumn); flower spike removal year-round. Use fingertips or scissors to pinch stem tips back by one-third to just above a leaf node. If the plant becomes straggly, cut all stems back to 5–7 cm above soil level — it regrows readily.
How often does confetti polka dot plant need pruning?
Every 3–4 weeks during active growth. Hypoestes 'Confetti' needs the same consistent tip-pinching as other polka dot plants to prevent legginess and maintain its fine-speckled foliage. Pinch growing tips to a leaf node every few weeks. Remove flower spikes the moment they form to delay senescence and keep the compact, mounded habit that makes 'Confetti' distinctive.
How do you prune confetti polka dot plant?
Use fingertips or scissors to pinch stem tips back by one-third to just above a leaf node. If the plant becomes straggly, cut all stems back to 5–7 cm above soil level — it regrows readily.