Pruning bandicoot berry encourages vigorous growth by removing old or overgrown branches. This process helps maintain the desired shape and size, ensuring bandicoot berry remains healthy and aesthetically pleasing.

Winter is considered the best time for pruning bandicoot berry because this is typically when the plant is in a dormant phase—meaning it is not actively growing. During this period, bandicoot berry's energy reserves are conserved, and the impact of pruning is less stressful on the plant's health. Winter pruning is strategically beneficial as it prepares bandicoot berry for vigorous growth in the spring, allowing gardeners to shape the plant's structure without hindering its bloom or fruit production. Additionally, the absence of leaves during winter provides clearer visibility of the plant's architecture, enabling more precise cuts and reducing the risk of disease transmission as the cooler weather typically contains fewer active pathogens that could infect fresh pruning wounds.