Pruning guide
How to prune lemon-scented ginger
Best time
Spring, as growth resumes
How often
As needed
Technique
Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.
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Pruning lemon-scented ginger — FAQ
When should I prune lemon-scented ginger?
Spring, as growth resumes. Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.
How often does lemon-scented ginger need pruning?
As needed. Lemon-Scented Ginger needs little routine pruning. Mainly remove yellowing, damaged or dead leaves at the base with clean scissors, and trim any leggy or overgrown stems in spring if you want a fuller, more compact shape. It is hard to harm by light tidying.
How do you prune lemon-scented ginger?
Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.