How to prune columnea 'light prince'

After the main flush of flowers fades, typically late winter to spring. Pinch stem tips back to the nearest healthy leaf node to trigger branching, or trim longer stems by up to one-third with clean scissors. Remove dead flower stems cleanly at their base. Sterilise tools between cuts.

Annually after flowering, with light tip-pinching during the growing season as needed. Columnea 'Light Prince' is a trailing gesneriad that benefits from pinching and trimming after flowering to keep it bushy and encourage reblooming. Without pruning, stems trail long and bare with flowers only at the tips. Pinch or cut stem tips to promote branching, and remove spent flower stems to redirect the plant's energy.

Pinch stem tips back to the nearest healthy leaf node to trigger branching, or trim longer stems by up to one-third with clean scissors. Remove dead flower stems cleanly at their base. Sterilise tools between cuts.