Pruning Dipladenia Indoors: Runner Management Without Harm

Dipladenia runners can be trimmed aggressively during winter dormancy without damaging the plant.

Pruning Guidelines

• When: Anytime—winter growth is minimal.
• How far: Cut to main stem or desired length.
• Frequency: As needed to prevent tangling.
• No harm: Plant is tough; pruning stimulates spring branching.

Winter Care Recap

• Water weekly (moist, not wet).
• No fertilizer.
• Bright east/south window.
• Spring: acclimate 10 days in shade.

Spring Restart

• Feed with bloom fertilizer.
• Keep moist but not soggy.
• Full sun outdoors.

Tame the triffids now; enjoy the blooms later.