How to prune shingle plant hoya

Any time, only to remove dead or damaged growth. Carefully trim dead stems at the base with clean scissors. Avoid disturbing the flat-grown leaves or pulling stems from their mount.

Rarely; only when dead growth is present. Hoya imbricata (shingle plant) is an unusual climbing hoya that presses its leaves flat against a support. Pruning is rarely needed and can disrupt its growth habit. Remove any dead or damaged stems only. Never cut the peduncles. Let it climb its mount freely.

Carefully trim dead stems at the base with clean scissors. Avoid disturbing the flat-grown leaves or pulling stems from their mount.