How to prune eyelash begonia

Spring for any structural tidying; deadhead and remove dead leaves any time. Cut spent flower stems and dead leaves back to the rhizome with sterile scissors. Trim overlong rhizomes just above a node or growth point. Avoid leaving stubs that may rot.

Light tidying as needed; structural trim in spring if crowded. Eyelash Begonia (Begonia bowerae) is a small rhizomatous begonia that needs minimal pruning. Remove spent flower stalks and dead or yellowing leaves throughout the year. If the rhizomes become crowded or trail over the pot edge, trim them back in spring to keep the plant tidy and encourage fresh growth.

Cut spent flower stems and dead leaves back to the rhizome with sterile scissors. Trim overlong rhizomes just above a node or growth point. Avoid leaving stubs that may rot.