When should you prune indoor gardenias?

[Panda]

I've seen that people advise pruning in May/June for gardenias but those are for outdoor gardenias, mine are the cape Jasmine variety half are positioned on a west window, and the other half on a south facing window

 

[Daren]

If you have woody stems then I'd personally think of Pruning that out to encourage more prolific blooming, but generally pruning is advised after they finish flowering Indoors or out I believe. I'm sure others here will give you more tips

they bloom best on new growth

 

[Larisa]

I agree with @Daren . I always prune my gardenia after flowering. Sometimes it blooms repeatedly on young branches. This also allows the plant to retain a compact shape for several years. My gardenia also grows on the window.

 

[bowden]

Trim the plant for shape. For outdoor potted plants, envision the ideal height of the bush the following year and prune it to three-quarters of that size. Cut back limbs to just above a lateral branch to encourage dense foliage. Prune off leggy branches to create a harmonious bush.