Pruning guide
How to prune macgillivray's wax plant
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 macgillivray's wax plant — FAQ
When should I prune macgillivray's wax plant?
Spring, as growth resumes. Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.
How often does macgillivray's wax plant need pruning?
As needed. MacGillivray's Wax Plant 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 macgillivray's wax plant?
Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.