How to prune summer impala lily

Early spring before active growth begins. Trim only dead or damaged wood back to healthy tissue with clean, sharp pruners. Pinch the growing tip of young plants to a node if a bushier habit is desired. Allow cuts to callous for 24 hours before watering.

Rarely — only to remove dead growth or shape young plants. Summer Impala Lily (Adenium swazicum) is a dwarf, summer-blooming Adenium that needs very little pruning. Its compact habit means it rarely becomes leggy. Remove dead or damaged stems cleanly. Pinching tips of young plants can encourage a bushier form, but established plants are best left to their natural shape. Sap is toxic.

Trim only dead or damaged wood back to healthy tissue with clean, sharp pruners. Pinch the growing tip of young plants to a node if a bushier habit is desired. Allow cuts to callous for 24 hours before watering.