How to prune curcuma alismatifolia

After flowering, then cut back fully in autumn as dormancy begins. Deadhead spent flower stalks by cutting them to the base. In autumn, once foliage yellows and dies back naturally, cut all stems to just above soil level with clean shears.

Annually at season's end; deadhead as flowers fade through summer. Curcuma alismatifolia benefits from pruning after flowering and as it enters dormancy. Cut flower stems to the base once blooms fade. When leaves yellow in autumn, cut the entire top growth down to soil level — the rhizome goes dormant over winter and re-sprouts in spring.

Deadhead spent flower stalks by cutting them to the base. In autumn, once foliage yellows and dies back naturally, cut all stems to just above soil level with clean shears.