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Pruning guide · Houseplant
Miniature wax plant: when and how to prune
Hoya lanceolata subsp. bella
Miniature wax plant is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | May–September |
Miniature wax plant: when to prune it?
Pruning is hardly needed. Shorten overlong or bare stems in March.
What else to prune in those months? March
Miniature wax plant: how to prune it?
- Cut overlong, bare stems back to just above a leaf.
- Always leave the short flower spurs, even if they look spent.
- Use pieces of stem as cuttings.
- Remove dead, dried-out stems at the base.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- A houseplant lives indoors, so wildlife hardly notices the pruning. Healthy clippings can go on the compost.
Caution: Cutting off the old flower spurs means cutting off next year’s flowers.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Miniature wax plant · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.