How to prune sanchezia speciosa

Early spring before new growth, or immediately after flowering finishes. Cut flowered stems back by one-third to one-half just above a healthy leaf pair. Tip-pinch non-flowering shoots throughout the growing season to promote bushiness. Remove weak or crossing stems entirely at the base.

Tip-pinch monthly in spring and summer; harder cut-back once or twice a year. Sanchezia is a vigorous tropical shrub that grows quickly and becomes leggy without pruning. Regular cutting back keeps it compact and encourages the bright yellow-veined foliage to remain dense. Prune after the tubular orange-red flowers finish, or in early spring before the main growth flush begins.

Cut flowered stems back by one-third to one-half just above a healthy leaf pair. Tip-pinch non-flowering shoots throughout the growing season to promote bushiness. Remove weak or crossing stems entirely at the base.