How to prune satin pellionia (trailing watermelon begonia)

Spring to early summer; tip-pinch throughout the growing season. Cut trailing stems back by one-third using clean scissors, cutting just above a node. Pinch soft stem tips regularly with your fingers to encourage lateral branching and a denser habit.

Light trim every 4–6 weeks in growing season; harder prune in spring as needed. Satin Pellionia is a fast-growing trailer that benefits from periodic trimming to prevent it becoming bare and straggly at the base. Trim back long stems by one-third to encourage fresh branching. Pinch out tips regularly during the growing season to keep the plant full. Propagate cuttings easily in water.

Cut trailing stems back by one-third using clean scissors, cutting just above a node. Pinch soft stem tips regularly with your fingers to encourage lateral branching and a denser habit.