How to prune a potted Begonia
This article introduces the pruning methods and detailed illustrations for potted Begonias and green plant flowers. Please see the detailed introduction below.
Begonias are perennial flowering plants with beautiful flowers, graceful posture, and a pleasant fragrance, making them an ideal choice for indoor potted plants. Therefore, many families choose Begonias as their first choice when planting flowers. However, many people lack pruning management for Begonias, and if pruning is not done properly during the planting process, the shape cannot be guaranteed. Moreover, improper fertilization and watering can easily lead to excessive growth, making pruning even more important. Let's briefly discuss pruning issues next.
Due to the excessive growth of Begonias, the plant height may become overly stretched, which is not conducive to our appreciation or daily management. To control plant height and shape, it is necessary to prune appropriately. At this point, we can perform appropriate branch cutting, but it is important to be extra careful with branches that have flower buds or flower buds to avoid causing damage. The purpose of pruning new and old branches is to shape the plant and control excessive growth, but it should also be avoided to affect flowering.
Secondly, when pruning, it is not advisable to retain too many branches on Begonias, and this is not a fixed rule. It is necessary to make a comprehensive judgment based on the pot and the external growing space. If there is ample space, we can retain more branches, but it is also important to ensure good light transmission between leaves and no mutual obstruction.
Thirdly, when pruning, we can actually remove some leaves to increase light transmission between the branches and leaves of Begonias. In areas where the branches and leaves are too dense, we can prune more to ensure better light transmission.
Fourthly, when pruning, it is also necessary to prune the dead and old branches on Begonias. For some old branches that have not become diseased, it is necessary to cut off one-third or half of the branches to allow new growth, and then cut off another third or half the following year. This annual replacement of old and new branches can help the plant maintain a blooming state throughout the year and avoid pruning all the old branches at once.
The above sharing on how to prune potted Begonias and the comprehensive explanation of pruning methods with illustrations, we hope it can be of help to you.