How to prune begonia 'jurassic silver swirl'

Flower stems removed as they emerge; tidying any time. Snip flower stalks cleanly at the base with sterile scissors. Cut dead or tatty leaves at the petiole junction. Trim rhizome tips back to the pot edge only when necessary to prevent the plant from outgrowing its container.

As needed. Begonia 'Jurassic Silver Swirl' is a rex-type grown for its bold silvery foliage and rarely needs pruning. Remove flower stems at the base as they appear to redirect energy to leaves. Trim any dead or damaged foliage promptly and shorten rhizome tips if they extend past the pot rim to maintain a tidy plant.

Snip flower stalks cleanly at the base with sterile scissors. Cut dead or tatty leaves at the petiole junction. Trim rhizome tips back to the pot edge only when necessary to prevent the plant from outgrowing its container.