How to prune begonia 'helen teupel'

Flower stems as they appear; damaged leaves removed year-round. Use clean scissors to snip flower stalks and dead leaves at their base or petiole junction. Trim rhizome tips back to the pot edge when they overhang. Avoid unnecessary cutting — the deeply lobed leaves are the main attraction and should be left undisturbed.

As needed. Begonia rex 'Helen Teupel' is a striking foliage cultivar with deeply cut, star-shaped leaves and needs minimal pruning. Remove small flower stems promptly to redirect energy to the ornamental foliage. Trim away dead or damaged leaves as they appear and shorten any rhizome tip that grows past the pot rim to keep the plant tidy.

Use clean scissors to snip flower stalks and dead leaves at their base or petiole junction. Trim rhizome tips back to the pot edge when they overhang. Avoid unnecessary cutting — the deeply lobed leaves are the main attraction and should be left undisturbed.