How to prune begonia conchifolia

Remove dead growth year-round; remove spent flower stalks after flowering. Snip dead or damaged leaves at their petiole junction with the rhizome using clean scissors. After flowers fade, cut flower stalks cleanly at the base. Avoid cutting into healthy rhizomes unless actively dividing for propagation.

Rarely — only remove dead leaves and spent flower stalks as they appear. Begonia conchifolia (Lettuce Begonia) is a compact rhizomatous houseplant that needs very little pruning. Remove dead or damaged leaves cleanly at their base as they appear. After its delicate pink or white flowers fade, snip spent flower stalks to the rhizome. No regular pruning schedule is needed — it naturally stays compact.

Snip dead or damaged leaves at their petiole junction with the rhizome using clean scissors. After flowers fade, cut flower stalks cleanly at the base. Avoid cutting into healthy rhizomes unless actively dividing for propagation.