How to prune Rieger Begonia

1. Is pruning necessary?

Pruning is very important for it. Pruning when the plant is sick can improve its health and promote its future growth. Pruning during the growing season can promote branching and subsequent flowering. As for the trimming of the shape, it can make its shape more beautiful.

2. How to prune

1. Pruning when sick: It is sometimes troubled by some diseases and pests, which may cause its leaves to turn yellow and dry, or branches to wither. At this time, these branches and leaves need to be cut off in time to avoid affecting other parts.

2. Pinching: This is a necessary step during the growth period because the plant itself does not have a strong ability to branch. After pinching, you can prevent the top from growing too high and encourage branches to sprout.

3. Pruning during flowering period: This is pruning for a specific period. During the flowering period, some extra flower buds need to be cut off, otherwise too much nutrients will be consumed. After the flowering period, the remaining flowers also need to be cut off, also to avoid further consumption of nutrients.

4. Shaping and pruning: If you want to use it as a bonsai, you have to take its shape into consideration and cut it into the desired shape.