How to prune mikania ternata

Spring through summer during active growth. Pinch stem tips just above a leaf node with your fingers or clean scissors. Cut back leggy stems by up to one-third to encourage denser growth. Remove any yellowing or dead material at the base.

Tip-pinch monthly during the growing season; tidy in early spring. Mikania ternata (plush vine) is a fast-growing trailing houseplant. Pinch stem tips regularly to keep it bushy and prevent legginess. Remove dead or damaged stems as needed. It tolerates moderate trimming well and cuttings root easily. No complex pruning regime is necessary.

Pinch stem tips just above a leaf node with your fingers or clean scissors. Cut back leggy stems by up to one-third to encourage denser growth. Remove any yellowing or dead material at the base.