How to prune hypoestes phyllostachya 'wit'

Throughout the active growing season (spring through summer); remove flowers immediately when they appear. Pinch out the top pair of leaves on each stem every 2–3 weeks. When the plant starts to look woody at the base, cut it back by one-half in spring to a healthy node to rejuvenate it. Remove all flower spikes at the base as soon as spotted.

Every 2–3 weeks during the growing season. Hypoestes 'Wit' (Polka Dot Plant) grows quickly and gets leggy without regular pinching. Pinch stem tips every two to three weeks during the growing season to keep growth compact and colourful. Remove any flower or seed spikes promptly — once a polka dot plant flowers it often declines. Treat as an annual if it sets seed.

Pinch out the top pair of leaves on each stem every 2–3 weeks. When the plant starts to look woody at the base, cut it back by one-half in spring to a healthy node to rejuvenate it. Remove all flower spikes at the base as soon as spotted.