How to prune pseuderanthemum atropurpureum

Early spring; ongoing tip-pinching through the growing season. Pinch stem tips back to the next leaf node to force branching. In spring, cut lanky stems back by up to half to rejuvenate the plant and stimulate dense new growth from lower nodes.

Tip-pinch monthly during spring and summer; hard cut annually in spring if needed. Pseuderanthemum atropurpureum (Purple False Eranthemum) is a tropical foliage shrub that grows vigorously and can become leggy indoors. Regular tip-pinching keeps it compact and maximises the striking purple-green variegated leaf display. Cut back hard stems once in spring if the plant has become sparse at the base.

Pinch stem tips back to the next leaf node to force branching. In spring, cut lanky stems back by up to half to rejuvenate the plant and stimulate dense new growth from lower nodes.