How to prune begonia 'curly fireflush'

Early spring as the plant resumes active growth. Pinch or snip leggy stems just above a leaf node with clean scissors. Remove dead leaves by pulling or cutting cleanly at the base. Never remove more than one-third of the foliage at once.

Rarely; tidy as needed, typically once or twice a year. Begonia 'Curly Fireflush' is a rex begonia grown for its spiraled, velvety, burgundy-and-green foliage. It rarely needs pruning. Remove dead or damaged leaves at the base and pinch back any unusually long stems to maintain a compact shape. Rex begonias are sensitive to overhandling — keep intervention minimal.

Pinch or snip leggy stems just above a leaf node with clean scissors. Remove dead leaves by pulling or cutting cleanly at the base. Never remove more than one-third of the foliage at once.