Pruning guide
How to prune spilanthes
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Pruning spilanthes — FAQ
When should I prune spilanthes?
Pinch tips early in the season; deadhead throughout the flowering period. Pinch the central growing tip back by 2–3 cm when the plant is 10–15 cm tall. Harvest or deadhead the distinctive yellow-and-red cone flowers as they fade, cutting just below the flower head.
How often does spilanthes need pruning?
Pinch once at establishment; deadhead weekly during flowering. Spilanthes (toothache plant / Acmella oleracea) is a compact annual that benefits from pinching to encourage bushy growth and more flower heads. Pinch the central tip once when young. Deadhead or harvest spent flower heads regularly — both extends flowering and provides the edible flower buds used medicinally and in cooking.
How do you prune spilanthes?
Pinch the central growing tip back by 2–3 cm when the plant is 10–15 cm tall. Harvest or deadhead the distinctive yellow-and-red cone flowers as they fade, cutting just below the flower head.