How to prune aeschynanthus radicans 'curly q'

After the main flowering period ends, typically late summer or autumn. Cut flowered stems back by one-quarter to one-third just above a node using clean scissors. Avoid cutting into bare, woody sections. Remove any dead or shriveled stems entirely at the base.

Annually after flowering; tidy as needed. Aeschynanthus 'Curly Q' benefits from light pruning after flowering to maintain a full trailing habit. Without tidying, stems become bare at the base over time. Trim spent flower stems and lightly shorten overly long trails to encourage branching and new growth from the base.

Cut flowered stems back by one-quarter to one-third just above a node using clean scissors. Avoid cutting into bare, woody sections. Remove any dead or shriveled stems entirely at the base.