How to prune begonia 'duartei'

Flower stems as they appear; damaged leaves removed year-round. Use sterile scissors to snip flower stalks at the base and dead leaves at the petiole. Trim rhizome tips back to the pot edge only when they overhang the rim. Avoid any heavy cutting, which can stress this foliage-focused plant.

As needed. Begonia rex 'Duartei' is a rhizomatous foliage begonia requiring minimal pruning. Remove insignificant flower stems at the base as they appear to prioritize leaf vigor. Trim away any dead, damaged, or yellowing leaves promptly and shorten rhizome tips that creep beyond the pot rim. No structural pruning is needed for this compact cultivar.

Use sterile scissors to snip flower stalks at the base and dead leaves at the petiole. Trim rhizome tips back to the pot edge only when they overhang the rim. Avoid any heavy cutting, which can stress this foliage-focused plant.