How to prune begonia 'midnight twist'

Flower stems as they appear; tidying year-round. Use sterile fine scissors to remove flower stalks at the base and dead leaves at the petiole junction. If a rhizome tip extends over the pot rim, trim it back cleanly. No structural pruning is needed.

As needed. Begonia rex 'Midnight Twist' is a rex hybrid kept for its swirling, deeply textured leaves and requires little pruning. Pinch off any small flower stems promptly to keep energy focused on the foliage. Remove dead or damaged leaves as they appear and trim overlong rhizome tips that creep beyond the container.

Use sterile fine scissors to remove flower stalks at the base and dead leaves at the petiole junction. If a rhizome tip extends over the pot rim, trim it back cleanly. No structural pruning is needed.