How to prune tiger paws begonia

After flowering, or any time dead or damaged leaves appear. Snip flower stalks at the base once blooms fade. Remove yellowed or damaged leaves by cutting cleanly at the petiole with clean scissors. If a stem grows leggy, cut it back to a node near the rhizome.

As needed. Tiger Paws Begonia is a compact rhizomatous begonia that needs minimal pruning. Remove spent flower stalks at the base after blooming and cut away any yellowing or damaged leaves close to the rhizome. Occasionally trim leggy stems to keep the rosette tidy. No structural pruning is required.

Snip flower stalks at the base once blooms fade. Remove yellowed or damaged leaves by cutting cleanly at the petiole with clean scissors. If a stem grows leggy, cut it back to a node near the rhizome.