How to prune marcgravia rectiflora

Any time of year; spring or summer is preferred if pruning for size. Snip individual stems back to a healthy node or leaf junction with clean, sharp scissors. Remove dead or yellowed growth close to the point of origin. Avoid removing more than one-third of growth at once.

Rarely; tidy dead growth as needed and trim for space once every year or two. Marcgravia rectiflora is a slow-growing tropical creeper grown mainly as a terrarium or vivarium plant. It rarely needs pruning beyond removing any dead, yellowing, or damaged stems and tidying wayward shoots. If it outgrows its space, trim individual stems back to a healthy node. No special pruning regimen is required.

Snip individual stems back to a healthy node or leaf junction with clean, sharp scissors. Remove dead or yellowed growth close to the point of origin. Avoid removing more than one-third of growth at once.