gymnaster

Gymnaster needs moderate water weekly to keep the soil from drying out. Water deeply and wait until the top inch of soil is dry before you water again - usually once a week in the summer and every other week in the winter. Make sure to check the soil to make sure the plant is receiving enough water. During hot, dry periods, it may be necessary to water every 3 to 4 days.

Gymnaster savatieri, a plant species native to India, prefers bright light and can tolerate full sun. For best results, it should receive this light for at least 8 hours a day. If the plant is grown indoors, it should be placed in the brightest spot with an eastern or southern exposure. Additionally, the plant should be rotated every week or 2 to encourage even growth. During the summer months, shades or curtains should be used to reduce the intensity of the sunlight.

Pruning Gymnaster (Gymnaster savatieri) plants should be done twice a year. Light pruning, such as the removal of dead or damaged branches, should be done in late spring or early summer. A more thorough pruning, such as cutting back main branches to shape the plant, should be done in late winter or early spring. When pruning Gymnaster, make sure all cuts are clean and flush with the branch or trunk. Never leave stubs, as this can cause disease and damage to the plant. Finally, never remove more than 1-third of the total foliage or growth in 1 pruning session.