How to prune Begonia

Begonia pruning

The best time to prune Begonias is in spring or autumn, when the temperature is suitable for germination and the survival rate is higher.

When pruning Begonia, you need to keep the branches that are growing well and prune away those that are not growing well. Just leave 3-4 main branches. You can prune the branches at the bottom and do not prune the inner parts. This will increase ventilation and light transmittance.

Begonia pruning tips

According to the law of survival of the fittest, it is necessary to cut off diseased and weak branches, insect-infested branches, crossed branches, and dense branches from the base to reduce nutrient consumption and promote branch growth.

Generally, we need to keep those branches that grow well, and remove the dead branches and weak branches. Generally speaking, it is enough to leave the main branches, and the outer branches need to be cut off, but the internal pruning does not need to be too much. When it blooms, do not prune it. It should be done before and after flowering.

Begonia pruning and flowering

Begonias grow very fast, so the overgrown branches need to be pruned cleanly so that more side branches will grow and there will be more flowers.

Things to note when pruning Begonia

Begonia needs to be pruned best in spring or autumn, preferably with special tree shears. There should be no oil or rust on the scissors. After pruning, it needs to be placed in a well-ventilated and cool place for maintenance, which is conducive to the growth of side branches. Do not water frequently after pruning to avoid rotting of the wound.