How to prune callisia repens 'pink lady'

Spring into early summer; light pinching any time during active growth. Pinch or snip stem tips just above a leaf node to encourage side shoots. Cut leggy stems back by up to half, always to a node. Remove any all-green reversion shoots promptly to preserve variegation.

Every 4–6 weeks during the growing season; rejuvenate annually in spring. Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' benefits from regular pinching and pruning to stay compact and bushy — it trails quickly and can become leggy. Pinch growing tips regularly to encourage branching. Cut back straggly stems by one-third to one-half in spring. This keeps the pink-and-cream variegation dense and prevents a thin, wiry habit.

Pinch or snip stem tips just above a leaf node to encourage side shoots. Cut leggy stems back by up to half, always to a node. Remove any all-green reversion shoots promptly to preserve variegation.