How to prune begonia 'silver limbo'

Remove dead leaves as needed; rhizome trim in early spring if needed. Snip dead petioles flush to the rhizome with clean scissors. If the rhizome grows out of bounds, cut the offending tip back to keep the plant within its container. Never remove large numbers of healthy leaves at once.

Rarely; cosmetic tidying as needed. Begonia rex-cultorum 'Silver Limbo' is a Rex begonia valued for its silver-patterned leaves. Pruning is minimal. Remove dead or yellowing leaves cleanly at the petiole. Trim any rhizome that has crept excessively beyond the pot edge in early spring. Avoid cutting back healthy leaves — Rex begonias are grown for their foliage and do not need structural pruning.

Snip dead petioles flush to the rhizome with clean scissors. If the rhizome grows out of bounds, cut the offending tip back to keep the plant within its container. Never remove large numbers of healthy leaves at once.