How to prune streptocarpus 'black panther'

Year-round deadheading; early spring for a thorough tidy. Snap spent flower stalks cleanly at their base. Grasp dying leaves near the crown and twist sideways to detach without ripping. Avoid cutting healthy leaves — they produce the energy for future flower spikes.

Deadhead continuously; remove dead leaves as they appear. Streptocarpus 'Black Panther' benefits from continuous deadheading and removal of dying leaves to maintain its deep-flowered display. Remove spent bloom stems at the base and twist away any leaves that are fully brown or collapsed. Healthy long leaves should be left intact as they fuel re-blooming.

Snap spent flower stalks cleanly at their base. Grasp dying leaves near the crown and twist sideways to detach without ripping. Avoid cutting healthy leaves — they produce the energy for future flower spikes.