How to prune escargot rex begonia

Spring for rejuvenation; remove dead foliage and spent flowers year-round. Cut dead or tatty leaves cleanly at the petiole close to the rhizome. Snip leggy stems back to the rhizome surface in spring using clean scissors. Remove spent flower stalks at the base once blooms fade.

Light tidy year-round; light rejuvenation prune once each spring. Escargot Rex Begonia benefits from light tidying to keep it looking its best. Remove dead, damaged or spent leaves regularly. Trim leggy stems back to a node in spring to encourage fresh compact growth from the rhizome. After flowering, cut spent stalks to the base. Avoid heavy pruning — this begonia grows from a rhizome and regrows slowly.

Cut dead or tatty leaves cleanly at the petiole close to the rhizome. Snip leggy stems back to the rhizome surface in spring using clean scissors. Remove spent flower stalks at the base once blooms fade.