Succulents are a very popular potted plant that comes in a variety of shapes and is very cute. However, if a succulent grows too long, it will not only affect its aesthetics but may also affect its health. That's when the succulents need to be pruned.
The steps to prune succulents are not complicated, but there are some details that need to be paid attention to so as not to cause harm to the plant. First, choose a sunny day and avoid pruning in rainy or humid environments. Second, prepare trimming tools such as scissors, blades, or razor blades, as well as some disinfectants and gauze, etc.
Before pruning, you need to determine where to prune. In general, both the top and side branches of succulents can be pruned. If the succulent grows too tall, the excessively long part can be cut off to allow the plant to grow back. If the succulent plant has too many side branches, you can prune off some of the weak side branches to make the plant more compact.
When pruning, start at the bottom of the plant and work along the natural curve. Do not prune vertically from above so as not to affect the growth of the plant. Also, be careful not to overprune so as not to harm the plant. After pruning, the trimmed wound can be smeared with a disinfectant to prevent infection.
Pruned succulents need to be kept in a well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and rain. Do not fertilize or overwater until new side branches have grown to avoid burdening the plant.
In conclusion, pruning succulents is a simple but important maintenance job. With proper pruning, not only can the succulent plant be more aesthetically pleasing and healthy, but it will also promote its growth and reproduction.