The best time to break off the leaves of succulents

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1. The best time to break off the leaves

2. How to break off leaves

3. Precautions

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Breaking off the leaves of succulents should be done before watering. At this time, the leaves do not contain much water, and it is not easy to damage the growth points when breaking off the leaves. When breaking off the leaves, first pinch the leaves, put your fingers on the base of the leaves, press down, and then shake it left and right to break off the leaves. Do not water immediately after breaking off the leaves. Wait until the wound heals before watering.

1. The best time to break off the leaves

1. The best time to break off the leaves

The most suitable time to break off the leaves of succulents is before watering. At this time, its leaves do not contain much water, and the growing points on the leaves are It is also not easily destroyed. However, if you break off the leaves after watering, there will be more water in the leaves and they will be easily damaged. And do not water immediately after breaking off the leaves. It is best to wait until the wound heals before watering. In addition, it can also be done when changing pots.

2. How to break off leaves

1. Before breaking off the leaves, pinch the leaves with your hands. It is best not to have leaves on the outer layer of the leaves when doing this. If there are, it will affect the normal leaf falling.

2. Place your fingers on the base of the leaf, and press down appropriately, that is, press the leaf downward. Finally, shake the leaf from side to side and it will be easily broken off.

3. Precautions

In When breaking off the leaves, the outermost leaves should be removed first, otherwise the space will be very small and other leaves will be damaged, and you will not be able to use force when breaking them off.

2. How to break off leaves

3. Precautions

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