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Pruning guide

How to prune florist's gloxinia

Best time
After all flowers have finished, before storing the tuber for dormancy
How often
Once per season — post-bloom cut-back before dormancy
Technique
Remove spent individual blooms at their stalks as they fade. Once the entire plant has finished flowering and leaves begin to yellow, cut all top growth back to about 2–3 cm above soil level, allow to dry, and store the tuber in a cool, dark spot.

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Pruning florist's gloxinia — FAQ

When should I prune florist's gloxinia?

After all flowers have finished, before storing the tuber for dormancy. Remove spent individual blooms at their stalks as they fade. Once the entire plant has finished flowering and leaves begin to yellow, cut all top growth back to about 2–3 cm above soil level, allow to dry, and store the tuber in a cool, dark spot.

How often does florist's gloxinia need pruning?

Once per season — post-bloom cut-back before dormancy. Florist's Gloxinia needs light deadheading during bloom, but its main pruning moment comes after flowering ends. Cut all stems back to a few centimetres above the tuber to trigger dormancy, then store the tuber dry and cool. Regrowth in spring is vigorous. Do not prune during active blooming — it interrupts flowering.

How do you prune florist's gloxinia?

Remove spent individual blooms at their stalks as they fade. Once the entire plant has finished flowering and leaves begin to yellow, cut all top growth back to about 2–3 cm above soil level, allow to dry, and store the tuber in a cool, dark spot.