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Pruning guide · Houseplant
Lipstick plant: when and how to prune
Aeschynanthus radicans
Lipstick plant is best pruned in September.
| Pruning months | September |
|---|---|
| Flowering | April–August |
Lipstick plant: when to prune it?
Prune after flowering, in September, to keep the plant compact and bushy.
What else to prune in those months? September
Lipstick plant: how to prune it?
- Cut long, bare stems back to 15–20 cm, just above a pair of leaves.
- Remove old, leafless stems completely.
- Use the cut tips as cuttings.
- Do not prune in spring: the flowers appear at the stem tips.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: September.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- A houseplant lives indoors, so wildlife hardly notices the pruning. Healthy clippings can go on the compost.
Caution: Do not prune in spring, or you will cut off the flower buds.
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Plant profile: Lipstick plant · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.