How to prune episcia 'moss agate'

Spring through summer during active growth; deadhead year-round. Snip stolons back toward the crown using clean scissors, removing older woody runners to make room for vigorous new growth. Cut spent flower stems at the base. Limit removal to no more than one-third of runners per session.

Runner trim every 6–8 weeks; deadhead as needed. Episcia 'Moss Agate' (a cultivar of Episcia reptans) grows by sending out stolons that can quickly mat and tangle. Trim runners regularly to maintain a tidy, bushy shape and stimulate fresh foliage and blooms. Remove spent flowers and any yellowed leaves as they appear. No heavy structural pruning is needed.

Snip stolons back toward the crown using clean scissors, removing older woody runners to make room for vigorous new growth. Cut spent flower stems at the base. Limit removal to no more than one-third of runners per session.