How to prune streptocarpus 'falling stars'

Year-round deadheading; major tidy-up in early spring. Snap or cut spent flower stems at the base of the plant. Twist and pull dying leaves sideways and downward to remove cleanly without tearing the crown. Do not cut healthy leaves short.

Deadhead as flowers fade; tidy leaves monthly. Streptocarpus 'Falling Stars' needs regular deadheading and leaf tidying to keep flowering strongly. Snap off spent flower stalks at the base. Remove old, brown-tipped or dying leaves by twisting them cleanly away. Healthy leaves can be very long — only remove them if they are dying, not just for size.

Snap or cut spent flower stems at the base of the plant. Twist and pull dying leaves sideways and downward to remove cleanly without tearing the crown. Do not cut healthy leaves short.