How to prune dragon wing begonia

Early spring before active growth; tip-pinch through the growing season. Pinch or cut stem tips just above a leaf node to encourage branching. In spring, cut leggy stems back by one-third to one-half. Use clean, sharp scissors. Deadheading is optional as the plant drops spent blooms naturally.

Annually for rejuvenation; light tip-pinching as needed in spring–summer. Dragon Wing Begonia benefits from light pruning to maintain bushy, floriferous growth. Deadheading is largely unnecessary as it is self-cleaning, but pinching stem tips in early spring encourages branching. Cut back leggy stems by one-third to one-half in spring to rejuvenate the plant and promote compact, heavy flowering.

Pinch or cut stem tips just above a leaf node to encourage branching. In spring, cut leggy stems back by one-third to one-half. Use clean, sharp scissors. Deadheading is optional as the plant drops spent blooms naturally.