Thinking about whether you should trim your physalis? Or have you already decided to do this and are now wondering how to do it correctly? We answer these questions briefly and succinctly in our guide.
How to de-point Physalis?
De-tip Physalis bycutting off a few centimeters from the tips of the shoots, approximately up to the first leaf. This should be done in good time before the flowers are planted. Pruning promotes bushier growth andflower and fruit formation
Should I trim my Physalis?
You should deadhead your Physalis if you want abushier growth. In addition, the measure often leads toincreased flower and fruit production.
How do I de-tip my Physalis?
To deadhead your physalis,cut off a few centimeters from each shoot tip. Do not shorten the shoots further than the first leaf. To do this, useclassic secateurs.
Idea: Use the cut shoots as cuttings for new physalis.
When should I trim my Physalis?
Tip your Physalisin the young stageand above allin good time before the flowers begin. The best time is usually a few weeks after planting in the garden, i.e.end of May or beginning of June.
Important: Give the physalis some time to get used to the outdoor conditions before attacking it with the secateurs. However, you should not start too late, otherwise flowering and fruiting may be delayed.
Tip
Stripping is not the same as stripping
Inexperienced hobby gardeners sometimes confuse trimming with thinning. However, these are different care measures that also have opposite effects: pruning is intended to make the Physalis bushier, while thinning serves to prevent it from growing too densely.
