Pruning guide
How to prune fingertips
Best time
Spring, as growth resumes
How often
As needed
Technique
Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.
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Pruning fingertips — FAQ
When should I prune fingertips?
Spring, as growth resumes. Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.
How often does fingertips need pruning?
As needed. Fingertips needs little routine pruning. Mainly remove yellowing, damaged or dead leaves at the base with clean scissors, and trim any leggy or overgrown stems in spring if you want a fuller, more compact shape. It is hard to harm by light tidying.
How do you prune fingertips?
Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.