How to prune veined begonia (venosa)

Spring before the main growth flush. Pinch or cut stem tips just above a leaf node using clean, sharp scissors. Remove dead or very woody old stems at the base to stimulate fresh growth. Avoid getting cut surfaces wet — the felted stems are prone to rot.

Light shaping once or twice a year; deadhead flowers as they fade. Begonia venosa is a shrubby species with distinctive white-felted leaves that benefits from light pruning to maintain shape. Pinch or trim stem tips to encourage bushiness. Remove any dead stems at the base. Unlike soft cane begonias, its semi-succulent, hairy stems are somewhat more drought- and stress-tolerant, so moderate trimming is well tolerated.

Pinch or cut stem tips just above a leaf node using clean, sharp scissors. Remove dead or very woody old stems at the base to stimulate fresh growth. Avoid getting cut surfaces wet — the felted stems are prone to rot.