How to prune sinningia 'empress'

Deadhead during bloom; cut stems to soil level when all foliage dies back post-bloom. Pinch off individual spent blooms at their base. When the entire plant yellows and collapses (typically late summer to autumn), cut all stems to just above the soil surface. Store the tuber dry and cool until new growth emerges.

Deadhead as needed during bloom; cut back once per year when dormancy begins. Sinningia 'Empress' (florist's gloxinia) is a tuberous plant that dies back after flowering and enters dormancy — pruning is minimal. Deadhead spent flowers by pinching them off at the base. Once all foliage yellows and collapses after blooming, cut stems back to the soil level and rest the tuber dry until it regrows.

Pinch off individual spent blooms at their base. When the entire plant yellows and collapses (typically late summer to autumn), cut all stems to just above the soil surface. Store the tuber dry and cool until new growth emerges.