How to prune streptocarpus saxorum

Early spring before the main flush of growth; deadhead throughout the season. Pinch stem tips just above a leaf node to encourage branching. Cut spent flower stems back to the nearest healthy leaf. In early spring, shorten any overly long or bare stems by up to one-third to rejuvenate the plant and promote compact growth.

Light tip-pinching monthly during growing season; light shaping annually in spring. Streptocarpus saxorum (cape primrose) is a trailing, sub-shrubby species that tolerates light trimming to maintain a tidy shape. Pinch back stem tips to encourage bushier growth and more flowering shoots. Remove spent blooms and dead stems regularly. Unlike rosette hybrids, it can be lightly shaped — but avoid cutting back into bare, leafless wood.

Pinch stem tips just above a leaf node to encourage branching. Cut spent flower stems back to the nearest healthy leaf. In early spring, shorten any overly long or bare stems by up to one-third to rejuvenate the plant and promote compact growth.