How to prune hoya fraterna

Early spring before active growth. Shorten overly long climbing stems to a healthy node with sterilized scissors or pruning shears. Train remaining stems along a support. Remove dead growth promptly. Leave all peduncle spurs in place.

Annually in spring, plus as-needed dead growth removal. Hoya fraterna is a large-leaved, vigorous climbing hoya that benefits from occasional pruning to manage its size indoors. Remove dead or damaged vines anytime. Trim long, unruly stems back to a node in spring to maintain a manageable size. Never cut the flower spurs, which repeatedly produce clusters of fragrant blooms.

Shorten overly long climbing stems to a healthy node with sterilized scissors or pruning shears. Train remaining stems along a support. Remove dead growth promptly. Leave all peduncle spurs in place.