How to prune begonia 'fiestas'

After a flush of flowering, or early spring before new growth. Pinch stem tips just above a leaf node with clean fingers or scissors. Deadhead spent blooms at the stem base to redirect energy into new flowers.

As needed throughout the growing season. Begonia 'Fiestas' is a compact houseplant begonia that needs only light pruning. Pinch back stem tips to encourage bushier growth and remove spent flowers to extend the blooming period. Cut away any dead, damaged, or crossing stems. Heavy pruning is unnecessary and can set the plant back.

Pinch stem tips just above a leaf node with clean fingers or scissors. Deadhead spent blooms at the stem base to redirect energy into new flowers.