How to prune begonia 'thurstonii'

Early spring before new growth begins; pinch tips spring through summer. Cut back leggy or bare stems by up to one-half to a healthy node. Pinch growing tips regularly during the season to encourage branching. Remove yellowing or dead leaves at their base.

Main prune annually in spring; tip-pinch monthly during growing season. Begonia 'Thurstonii' is a vigorous cane-type or shrub-like hybrid that can become leggy. Prune in early spring, cutting back long bare stems to a healthy node to stimulate branching and lush new growth. Pinch soft stem tips during the growing season to keep the plant bushy. Remove dead leaves as they appear.

Cut back leggy or bare stems by up to one-half to a healthy node. Pinch growing tips regularly during the season to encourage branching. Remove yellowing or dead leaves at their base.