How to prune plectranthus scutellarioides 'rainbow festive dance'

Spring through summer, throughout the growing season. Pinch stem tips just above a leaf node using fingers or sharp scissors. Remove any flower spikes as soon as they appear by cutting back to the nearest healthy leaf pair.

Every 2–3 weeks during the growing season. Coleus 'Rainbow Festive Dance' benefits from regular pinching to stay bushy and delay flowering. Pinch out growing tips every 2–3 weeks through the growing season. Remove flower spikes promptly — blooming triggers decline. This keeps foliage dense, colours vivid, and the plant compact rather than leggy.

Pinch stem tips just above a leaf node using fingers or sharp scissors. Remove any flower spikes as soon as they appear by cutting back to the nearest healthy leaf pair.