Pruning guide
How to prune free-flowering streptocarpus
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 free-flowering streptocarpus — FAQ
When should I prune free-flowering streptocarpus?
Spring, as growth resumes. Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.
How often does free-flowering streptocarpus need pruning?
As needed. Free-flowering Streptocarpus 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 free-flowering streptocarpus?
Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.