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Pruning guide · Houseplant
Purple passion: when and how to prune
Gynura aurantiaca
Purple passion is best pruned in March–May.
| Pruning months | March–May |
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Purple passion: when to prune it?
Regularly between March and May, and trim lightly in summer if it gets too long.
Purple passion: how to prune it?
- Pinch out the tips of long shoots for a bushy plant.
- Cut shoots that are bare or too long back to just above a leaf.
- Remove dead or faded leaves and the flower buds.
- Use the pieces as cuttings; this keeps the plant young.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March–May.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- A houseplant lives indoors, so wildlife hardly notices the pruning. Healthy clippings can go on the compost.
Caution: Cut with clean scissors and touch the leaves as little as possible because of the hairs.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Purple passion · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.