Am i able to trim this plant? also is there anything you’...
Am i able to trim this plant? also is there anything you’d recommend i should do to it? #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PlantTherapy #NewPlantMom #PlantShelfie
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1-your plant is looking very "leggy" and top-heavy, with stems bending and looping downward. This happens because it is a succulent that is stretching out to look for more light—a process called etiolation.
2-Give it a Major Haircut (Pruning)
Don't be afraid to cut it! Pruning forces the plant to branch out from where you made the cut, creating a much fuller, bushier base.
A-Using clean, sharp scissors or shears, cut those long, looping stems back.
B-cut them down significantly, leaving just a few inches of established stem rising out of the soil pot.
C-New, compact growth will sprout near the cut ends in a few weeks.
3-Propagate the Cuttings
A-Prep the stems: Cut your trimmings into manageable sections (about 4 to 6 inches long). Strip off the bottom leaves from the lower 2 inches of each stem.
B-Let them callous: Lay the cuttings on a paper towel for 2 to 3 days in a dry spot. This allows the cut ends to dry out and "heal," which prevents them from rotting when planted.
C-Plant: Poke them directly into a well-draining succulent soil mix.
D-Water sparingly: Don't water them for the first week or two. Once they start growing roots (you'll feel resistance if you give them a tiny, gentle tug), you can start watering them like a normal succulent.
4-Move it to Brighter Light. The most important step to prevent the new growth from stretching out all over again is changing its environment.
2-Give it a Major Haircut (Pruning)
Don't be afraid to cut it! Pruning forces the plant to branch out from where you made the cut, creating a much fuller, bushier base.
A-Using clean, sharp scissors or shears, cut those long, looping stems back.
B-cut them down significantly, leaving just a few inches of established stem rising out of the soil pot.
C-New, compact growth will sprout near the cut ends in a few weeks.
3-Propagate the Cuttings
A-Prep the stems: Cut your trimmings into manageable sections (about 4 to 6 inches long). Strip off the bottom leaves from the lower 2 inches of each stem.
B-Let them callous: Lay the cuttings on a paper towel for 2 to 3 days in a dry spot. This allows the cut ends to dry out and "heal," which prevents them from rotting when planted.
C-Plant: Poke them directly into a well-draining succulent soil mix.
D-Water sparingly: Don't water them for the first week or two. Once they start growing roots (you'll feel resistance if you give them a tiny, gentle tug), you can start watering them like a normal succulent.
4-Move it to Brighter Light. The most important step to prevent the new growth from stretching out all over again is changing its environment.
