How to prune begonia gehrtii

Early spring before new growth flushes. Cut back any overly long or bare stems to a healthy node or lateral bud. Remove yellowing leaves at the base as they appear throughout the year.

Annually (light shaping); deadleafing as needed. Begonia gehrtii is a shrub-like species begonia with an upright habit. Prune lightly in spring to remove winter-weary or leggy stems and encourage compact, bushy growth. Cut back individual stems to a healthy node. Beyond that, routine deadleafing is all this plant typically needs indoors.

Cut back any overly long or bare stems to a healthy node or lateral bud. Remove yellowing leaves at the base as they appear throughout the year.