How to prune tradescantia mundula

Spring through summer during active growth. Pinch growing tips with your fingers or snip with scissors just above a leaf node to encourage branching. Cut leggy or bare stems back to within a few inches of the soil or a healthy side shoot.

Tip-pinch monthly during the growing season; cut back hard every 1–2 years as needed. Tradescantia mundula, like most spiderworts, grows quickly and tends to become leggy. Regular pinching of stem tips promotes bushier, more compact growth. Cut long, bare stems back hard to encourage fresh growth from the base. Remove dead or damaged stems at any time. This is a low-effort, high-reward plant to prune.

Pinch growing tips with your fingers or snip with scissors just above a leaf node to encourage branching. Cut leggy or bare stems back to within a few inches of the soil or a healthy side shoot.