How to prune begonia 'gryphon'

Early spring before new growth flushes; pinch tips throughout the growing season. Cut back leggy canes to a healthy leaf node by one-third to one-half in spring using clean secateurs. Pinch stem tips during the season to stimulate branching. Remove dead leaves and spent flower stalks cleanly at their base.

Hard prune once in spring; tip-pinch and dead-leaf removal as needed throughout the year. Begonia 'Gryphon' is a vigorous cane-type begonia that benefits from annual pruning in spring to keep it bushy and compact. Cut leggy stems back by one-third to one-half above a leaf node. Pinch growing tips during the season to promote branching. Regularly remove dead leaves and spent flower stems to improve airflow and appearance.

Cut back leggy canes to a healthy leaf node by one-third to one-half in spring using clean secateurs. Pinch stem tips during the season to stimulate branching. Remove dead leaves and spent flower stalks cleanly at their base.