How to prune begonia 'stained glass'

Spring for structural cut-back; remove dead or damaged leaves year-round. Use clean scissors to remove dead or yellowing leaves at the petiole base. In spring, cut bare or excessively long canes back to 2–3 nodes above soil to promote fresh growth. Avoid over-pruning — never remove more than one-third at a time.

Dead leaf removal as needed; structural cut-back in spring only if leggy. Begonia 'Stained Glass' is a Rex cane-type grown primarily for its ornamental foliage. Remove dead or damaged leaves throughout the year. If stems become bare and leggy, cut them back to 2–3 nodes in spring to encourage bushy new growth. It requires no regular pruning schedule beyond removing dead material.

Use clean scissors to remove dead or yellowing leaves at the petiole base. In spring, cut bare or excessively long canes back to 2–3 nodes above soil to promote fresh growth. Avoid over-pruning — never remove more than one-third at a time.