Use clean, sharp pruning shears or scissors
Prune in spring or early summer
Wear gloves if the sap irritates your skin
Cut just above a leaf node or branching point
Remove dead, damaged, or yellow leaves first
Trim back leggy stems to encourage bushier growth
Cut the top of the main stem to control height
Remove any crossing or crowded branches
Do not remove more than one-third of the plant at once
Wipe away sap from cuts if needed
Rotate the plant after pruning for even growth
Water lightly after pruning
Place the plant in bright, indirect light after pruning
Disinfect tools before and after pruning