How to prune Rieger Begonia

How to prune the branches of Rieger Begonia

Begonia grows vigorously and can be pruned in time during the growing season and after flowering to promote the sprouting of new branches.

1. Begonia should be pruned from the seedling stage, and it should be done early but not too late. It can be pruned early before the skeleton is formed. Pay attention to pinching and topping. Cutting off the top part can promote the growth of side branches. When the side branches grow to a certain height, you can top and pinch again to promote the flowering of the plant.

2. As the Begonia grows, 4-5 branches have grown. Now it is time to prune and shape them. Pull the branches appropriately and cut off the branches that affect the overall growth, such as the long branches, overlapping branches, diseased and insect-infested branches, and old branches.

3. Begonia can bloom. After the flowering is over, the branches should be properly pruned. First, cut off the branches that are too long, and also shorten some branches that grow unevenly. This can promote more flowers and is also beneficial for later growth.

Tips for pruning Rieger Begonia

According to the law of survival of the fittest, first cut off the diseased, insect-infested, and overgrown branches from the base. This will not only reduce nutrient consumption, but also encourage the plant to sprout new branches, making the new branches grow thicker.

Rieger Begonia grows fast after pruning

During the growth period of Begonia, it is necessary to pinch the top of the plant to promote the branching of the plant. During the flowering period, bud thinning should be carried out and the flower buds that do not bloom should be cut off. After the flowers fade, the remaining flowers should be pruned away to avoid consuming too many nutrients. It is also necessary to prune the old, rotten, and diseased branches.

Pruning and flowering of Rieger Begonia

Begonia grows vigorously, so it needs to be pruned in time to reduce the loss of nutrients, so that the plant will bloom more vigorously. The overgrown, dense, and crossed branches can be pruned away, and the flowers need to be thinned out during the flowering period to extend the flowering period.

Tips for pruning Rieger Begonia

1. Begonia needs to have its branches and leaves pruned frequently. Spraying fungicides after pruning can reduce the occurrence of rot and diseased and insect-infested branches.

2. When pruning, try to make the branches of the Begonia more transparent and let them grow outward, otherwise it is easy to cause leaf rot. When pruning, just leave two buds, and cut off weak branches and random branches to promote its rejuvenation. In addition, after pruning, you should reduce watering and apply fertilizer in moderation, so that it can bloom more beautiful flowers.