How to prune begonia 'emerald giant'

Flower stems as they appear; damaged foliage removed year-round. Snip flower stalks at the base with sterile scissors. Remove dead or damaged leaves cleanly at the petiole junction. Trim overlong rhizome tips back to the container rim as needed — do not attempt hard structural cutting.

As needed. Begonia rex 'Emerald Giant' is a large-leafed foliage cultivar that needs little pruning. Remove flower stems at the base as they appear since blooms are modest and divert energy from the ornamental leaves. Cut away damaged or dying leaves promptly and trim back any rhizome that crawls beyond the pot to keep the plant manageable.

Snip flower stalks at the base with sterile scissors. Remove dead or damaged leaves cleanly at the petiole junction. Trim overlong rhizome tips back to the container rim as needed — do not attempt hard structural cutting.