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Pruning guide · Annual
Licorice plant: when and how to prune
Helichrysum petiolare
Licorice plant is best pruned in May–August.
| Pruning months | May–August |
|---|---|
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Licorice plant: when to prune it?
From May to August: cut it back when the stems grow too long or become bare.
What else to prune in those months? May · June · July · August
Licorice plant: how to prune it?
- Cut off the tips of long stems just above a leaf so that side shoots form.
- Remove dried, brown or bare stems completely.
- A hard cut back by half is fine, as long as green leaves remain on the stem.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: May–August.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Don’t cut more than you need to: what stays standing gives insects and birds food and shelter.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Licorice plant · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.