How to prune pseuderanthemum carruthersii

Early spring before new growth begins; lightly after flowering. Cut stems back by up to one-third using clean, sharp scissors or pruning shears. Pinch soft tips throughout the season to encourage branching and fuller growth.

Once in early spring; light tip-pinching as needed through summer. Pseuderanthemum carruthersii is a tropical shrub that benefits from light pruning to maintain a tidy, bushy shape. Without trimming it can become leggy. Pinch growing tips in spring and cut back longer stems after any flowering flush to promote dense, colourful foliage growth and prevent bare lower stems.

Cut stems back by up to one-third using clean, sharp scissors or pruning shears. Pinch soft tips throughout the season to encourage branching and fuller growth.