How to prune streptocarpus 'polka-dot purple'

Dead-head during the growing season; tidy foliage in autumn. Snap or cut spent flower stems at their base. Cut old, yellowing outer leaves back to the crown level with clean scissors, protecting healthy younger leaves.

Dead-heading regularly; leaf tidy 1–2 times per year. Streptocarpus 'Polka-Dot Purple' follows the same care pattern as other Cape Primroses. Consistently remove spent flower stalks at the base to extend the blooming season. Trim aging outer leaves as they yellow or brown. An autumn clear-up of tired foliage encourages fresh vigorous growth the following spring.

Snap or cut spent flower stems at their base. Cut old, yellowing outer leaves back to the crown level with clean scissors, protecting healthy younger leaves.