How to prune sun-changing begonia

Spring, or as dead growth appears throughout the year. Snip dead leaves and faded flower stalks at the base with clean scissors. If a stem extends beyond the desired shape, cut back to a healthy node. Avoid disturbing the rhizome at the soil surface.

As needed — a few times per year. Begonia solimutata (Sun-Changing Begonia) is a compact rhizomatous species that needs minimal pruning. Remove dead or yellowing leaves and spent flower stems as they appear. Light trimming of overly long stems back to a node can keep the plant compact. It rarely becomes unruly and does not need seasonal hard cutting.

Snip dead leaves and faded flower stalks at the base with clean scissors. If a stem extends beyond the desired shape, cut back to a healthy node. Avoid disturbing the rhizome at the soil surface.