How to prune angel wing begonia 'lucerna'

Late winter to early spring before growth resumes. Cut long, bare canes back to 6-12 inches above the soil using clean, sharp secateurs. Make cuts just above a node or visible bud. Deadhead flower clusters by snipping the stem back to the nearest healthy leaf.

Hard prune once a year; deadhead and tip-pinch as needed through the growing season. Angel Wing Begonia 'Lucerna' is a vigorous cane begonia that benefits from regular pruning. Stems can grow several feet tall and become woody and bare at the base. Cut back hard in early spring — up to half the plant — to stimulate fresh, branching canes. Deadhead spent flower clusters throughout the season.

Cut long, bare canes back to 6-12 inches above the soil using clean, sharp secateurs. Make cuts just above a node or visible bud. Deadhead flower clusters by snipping the stem back to the nearest healthy leaf.