How to prune jacobinia carnea

Immediately after each flowering flush; hard rejuvenation pruning in early spring. After flowers fade, shorten stems by one-third, cutting just above a leaf node facing outward to direct new growth. Once a year in early spring, cut older, woody stems back to a node close to the base to rejuvenate the plant. Pinching young shoots during the growing season encourages branching.

After each bloom flush (typically 2–3 times a year); annual hard prune in spring. Justicia carnea (Brazilian Plume) needs consistent pruning to stay bushy and flower well, since blooms form on new growth. Cut it back by up to one-third immediately after each flush of flowers fades, cutting just above an outward-facing node. Older plants benefit from a harder rejuvenation cut near the base in early spring to prevent them becoming bare-stemmed and woody.

After flowers fade, shorten stems by one-third, cutting just above a leaf node facing outward to direct new growth. Once a year in early spring, cut older, woody stems back to a node close to the base to rejuvenate the plant. Pinching young shoots during the growing season encourages branching.