How to prune cuming's medinilla

After flowering, typically late spring to early summer. Cut spent flower stalks back to just above a healthy leaf node using sharp, sterile shears. Remove dead or crossing stems at their base; avoid removing more than one-quarter of the plant at one session.

Annually, or as needed after each bloom cycle. Cuming's Medinilla (Chandelier Tree) benefits from light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and encourage branching. It is not a heavy pruning candidate — remove spent flower panicles and any dead or damaged stems only. Leave at least one leaf node on every stem you cut, or that stem will die back.

Cut spent flower stalks back to just above a healthy leaf node using sharp, sterile shears. Remove dead or crossing stems at their base; avoid removing more than one-quarter of the plant at one session.