How to prune crossandra infundibuliformis 'mango'

Throughout the growing season for deadheading; light shaping in early spring. Snap or cut spent flower spikes at their base as soon as they fade to redirect energy to new buds. In early spring, trim back any stems that have become leggy by up to one-quarter, cutting just above a leaf node. Avoid heavy cutting — Crossandra resents hard pruning.

Deadhead regularly (every 1-2 weeks in bloom); light shaping once a year in spring. Crossandra 'Mango' is a compact tropical flowering shrub that blooms almost continuously. Light pruning keeps it tidy and extends the flowering season. Deadhead spent flower spikes to trigger new flushes. After a heavy bloom period, trim lightly to shape and remove any leggy or crossing shoots, but this is a naturally tidy cultivar.

Snap or cut spent flower spikes at their base as soon as they fade to redirect energy to new buds. In early spring, trim back any stems that have become leggy by up to one-quarter, cutting just above a leaf node. Avoid heavy cutting — Crossandra resents hard pruning.