Pruning guide
How to prune old lady pincushion
Best time
Spring, as growth resumes
How often
As needed
Technique
Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.
More old lady pincushion care
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- How to propagate old lady pincushion
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Pruning old lady pincushion — FAQ
When should I prune old lady pincushion?
Spring, as growth resumes. Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.
How often does old lady pincushion need pruning?
As needed. Old Lady Pincushion 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 old lady pincushion?
Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.