How to prune angel wing begonia 'lucerna'

Early spring before new growth; pinch tips after each bloom flush. Cut back the tallest canes by up to one-third using clean, sharp scissors, cutting just above a leaf node. Pinch growing tips regularly during the growing season to promote branching. Remove dead flower clusters at the stem.

Annually for shaping; pinching every few weeks in spring–summer. Angel Wing Begonia 'Lucerna' is a cane-stemmed begonia that benefits from pruning to control its tall, sometimes lanky growth. Pinch or cut stem tips after flowering to encourage branching and bushiness. Cut overly long canes back by one-third in early spring. Remove spent flower clusters and dead stems as they appear.

Cut back the tallest canes by up to one-third using clean, sharp scissors, cutting just above a leaf node. Pinch growing tips regularly during the growing season to promote branching. Remove dead flower clusters at the stem.