Pruning guide
How to prune purple passion plant
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Pruning purple passion plant — FAQ
When should I prune purple passion plant?
Spring through summer (growing season); pinch as growth appears. Pinch soft stem tips back to just above a leaf node using your fingers or sharp scissors. Remove flower buds as they form to maintain foliage quality. Cut leggy stems back by up to one-third in early spring.
How often does purple passion plant need pruning?
Monthly pinching during growing season; hard cutback annually in spring if needed. Purple Passion Plant benefits from regular pinching to stay bushy and prevent legginess. Left unpinched, stems elongate and the vivid purple coloring fades at the tips. Pinch or cut stem tips after every few sets of leaves. Remove yellow, faded flowers promptly — they smell unpleasant.
How do you prune purple passion plant?
Pinch soft stem tips back to just above a leaf node using your fingers or sharp scissors. Remove flower buds as they form to maintain foliage quality. Cut leggy stems back by up to one-third in early spring.