How to prune begonia subvillosa

After the main flowering period, typically in spring or early summer. Trim back any overly long or bare stems to a healthy leaf node using clean, sharp scissors. Remove dead flower stems at their base to keep the plant tidy.

Annually after flowering; remove dead growth as it appears. Begonia subvillosa is a species begonia with a naturally shrubby, branching habit. It benefits from light annual pruning to remove weak or spent stems and to keep the plant from becoming leggy. Remove dead flower stalks promptly. It does not need heavy cutting back — light tidying after flowering is sufficient.

Trim back any overly long or bare stems to a healthy leaf node using clean, sharp scissors. Remove dead flower stems at their base to keep the plant tidy.