How to prune begonia 'silver limbo'

Spring for any rejuvenation; dead-leaf and spent-flower removal year-round. Cut dead or tired leaves cleanly at their petiole close to the rhizome. In spring, trim bare rhizome arms back to the growing medium surface to stimulate new growth. Snip spent flower stalks at the base once flowers are done.

Light tidy year-round; gentle rejuvenation prune once in spring if needed. Begonia 'Silver Limbo' is a compact rex-type begonia that needs only gentle tidying rather than regular pruning. Remove dead or damaged leaves at the petiole as they appear. In spring, trim any bare or leggy rhizome stems back to the soil surface to encourage fresh leafy growth. Spent flower stalks should be removed at the base once blooms fade.

Cut dead or tired leaves cleanly at their petiole close to the rhizome. In spring, trim bare rhizome arms back to the growing medium surface to stimulate new growth. Snip spent flower stalks at the base once flowers are done.