lifelong saxifrage

Lifelong saxifrage should be watered as needed; however, the soil should never be allowed to dry out completely. Water when the top few inches of soil feels dry to the touch. If your plant is located in a container, for soil to feel dry it could take up to 2 weeks or more. If planted outdoors, it may take up to 3 to 4 weeks between waterings. It is important to note that the exact amount of water depends on the season and the local climate.

Lifelong saxifrage is a shade-tolerant species of plant that grows best when given full or partial shade. The ideal amount of light for this plant species is 4 to 6 hours of full to partial sunlight each day. The ideal time to give sunlight to lifelong saxifrage is during the morning or late afternoon hours, when the sun is less intense. According to the University of California's Cooperative Extension, this species should not be exposed to midday or intense afternoon sun.

Lifelong saxifrage (Saxifraga paniculata subsp. paniculata) should be pruned in late spring or early summer. This can be done as the flowers are starting to fade, which typically is around late April or early May. Pruning should involve removing dead, diseased, and damaged branches. This will open up the stems to allow better circulation, which encourages new growth. To encourage a bushier plant, a light pruning can be done after the first flush of flowers. This should involve pinching back just the stem tips to create a fuller look. Heavy pruning should not be done, as this could damage the plant.