Pruning guide
How to prune begonia pustulata
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Pruning begonia pustulata — FAQ
When should I prune begonia pustulata?
After flowering, or any time a damaged leaf appears. Use clean, sharp scissors to snip spent flower stalks at the base. Remove individual dead or yellowed leaves by cutting cleanly at the petiole junction. If a rhizome outgrows the pot, trim its tip back to within the container margin.
How often does begonia pustulata need pruning?
As needed. Begonia pustulata is a rhizomatous species grown mainly for its textured, puckered foliage and needs minimal pruning. Remove spent flower stems at the base once blooms fade and cut away any yellowing or damaged leaves. Trim back the rhizome tip only if it grows beyond the pot edge, to keep the plant tidy.
How do you prune begonia pustulata?
Use clean, sharp scissors to snip spent flower stalks at the base. Remove individual dead or yellowed leaves by cutting cleanly at the petiole junction. If a rhizome outgrows the pot, trim its tip back to within the container margin.