Pruning guide
How to prune lipstick plant
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Pruning lipstick plant — FAQ
When should I prune lipstick plant?
Immediately after each flowering period (plants can bloom multiple times a year). Using clean scissors, cut trailing stems back by one-third to one-half, cutting just above a leaf node. Remove any bare or dead stems entirely at their base. Avoid cutting back into completely leafless woody sections, as regrowth there is slow.
How often does lipstick plant need pruning?
After each flowering flush, typically 1–3 times per year. Lipstick plants flower on new growth, so light pruning after each flowering flush directly encourages more blooms. Trim back long, trailing stems by one-third to one-half after flowers fade. This keeps the plant compact and bushy and prevents bare, woody stems from dominating the basket or pot.
How do you prune lipstick plant?
Using clean scissors, cut trailing stems back by one-third to one-half, cutting just above a leaf node. Remove any bare or dead stems entirely at their base. Avoid cutting back into completely leafless woody sections, as regrowth there is slow.