Pruning guide
How to prune trailing clog plant
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Pruning trailing clog plant — FAQ
When should I prune trailing clog plant?
After flowering ends, typically late winter to early spring. Use clean scissors to trim trailing stems back by up to one-third, cutting just above a leaf node. Remove bare or dead stems at the base. Avoid drastic cuts — Nematanthus is slow to regrow from bare wood, so always cut back to where leaves are present.
How often does trailing clog plant need pruning?
Annually after flowering; remove dead growth any time. Trailing clog plant (Nematanthus radicans) is a cascading houseplant bearing small, pouch-like orange flowers. It benefits from a light trim after flowering to prevent legginess and stimulate new blooming growth. Cut stems back by one-quarter to one-third. Beyond annual post-bloom tidying and removal of dead stems, little pruning is needed.
How do you prune trailing clog plant?
Use clean scissors to trim trailing stems back by up to one-third, cutting just above a leaf node. Remove bare or dead stems at the base. Avoid drastic cuts — Nematanthus is slow to regrow from bare wood, so always cut back to where leaves are present.