How to prune gloxinia perennis

After flowering when foliage begins to yellow, typically autumn. Cut all stems back to 2–3 cm above soil level as the plant enters dormancy. Allow the rhizome to rest in barely moist soil. Remove any dead leaf debris. Resume watering when new shoots appear in spring.

Annually at the onset of dormancy. Gloxinia perennis is a rhizomatous perennial gesneriad that dies back to its rhizome after flowering. Cut stems down to near soil level once foliage yellows and growth ceases for dormancy. Resume normal care when new shoots emerge from the rhizome. No pruning is needed during active growth.

Cut all stems back to 2–3 cm above soil level as the plant enters dormancy. Allow the rhizome to rest in barely moist soil. Remove any dead leaf debris. Resume watering when new shoots appear in spring.