How to prune Begonia, choosing the right time is important!

1. Suitable pruning time

The best time to prune this flower is in spring or fall. There are many factors to consider when pruning, including the growth status of the plant and the surrounding temperature. Summer is the season for rapid growth of Begonia. At this time, the plant has a high demand for nutrients. If it is pruned at this time, the plant will not be able to fully absorb nutrients, which will cause the entire plant to begin to wither or drop flowers. It is also extremely inappropriate to prune in winter. The temperature is low and the plants grow slowly. Pruning at this time will make it more difficult for them to grow. Therefore, the best time is spring and autumn. Pruning at this time will not cause it to lack nutrients, nor will it cause it to have difficulty in growing. In addition, when the branches and leaves are just growing or falling, the nutrients required are relatively small, so pruning will not affect it.

2. Choose the right pruning tools

When pruning Begonia, it is best to use sharper tree shears. If the scissors are not sharp enough, it will damage the cortex of the plant or squeeze and deform its branches, which will have a great impact on the plant's future growth and development as well as its aesthetics. In addition, you must make sure that the scissors you choose are clean, otherwise the plants may be infected by bacteria and harm their growth. So when pruning it, be sure to use clean tree pruning shears.

3. Pruning methods

When pruning, we should leave some better branches, cut off those of poor quality, and keep 4 main branches. Too many are not good, after all, the main branches will still branch out into many small branches. Also, when pruning, try to cut off the outer branches at the bottom and do not prune the inside too much. This will ensure ventilation, prevent it from rotting, and allow it to have enough space to grow. The last thing to note is that it is best to prune it before or after it blooms. Never prune it when it is blooming, otherwise it will affect its flowering in the second year.