How to prune begonia 'red robin'

Flower stems as they appear; leaf tidying year-round. Use clean, fine scissors to remove flower stalks at the base and dead leaves at the petiole. Trim creeping rhizome tips back to the pot margin when needed. No hard pruning is required or beneficial.

As needed. Begonia rex 'Red Robin' is a rhizomatous foliage begonia that needs minimal pruning. Pinch off insignificant flower stems promptly to channel energy into the vivid red-toned leaves. Remove dead or yellowing leaves as they appear and trim any rhizome tips that stray beyond the pot edge to keep the plant compact.

Use clean, fine scissors to remove flower stalks at the base and dead leaves at the petiole. Trim creeping rhizome tips back to the pot margin when needed. No hard pruning is required or beneficial.