Should succulents be pruned when they bloom?

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1. Should you cut it?

2. Pruning method

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To decide whether to prune after flowering, you must first observe the growth of the plant. If the leaves of the plant become shriveled due to the consumption of nutrients by the flowers, then pruning is required. But if the plant grows very robustly after flowering, you don’t need to cut it off and you can still enjoy it. Be careful not to damage the leaves when pruning, just cut off the bottom of the flower arrow.

1. Should you cut it?

1. Whether to prune or not

Whether succulents should be pruned after they bloom depends on personal preference. It will definitely increase the loss of nutrients when it blooms. Maybe after the flowers absorb a certain amount of nutrients, the leaves will become shriveled. If this happens, prune them. But if the flowers and leaves are in a normal growth state, and you like the flowers very much, you don’t need to prune them.

Some gardeners breed succulents to admire their plump leaves , in this case, it must be cut off in time when it blooms. There are some varieties of succulents that will die after flowering, such as Vasus genus and Ceratophyllum genus, so they should be cut off as soon as the flower heads grow.

2. Pruning method

If If you want to trim it off, pay attention to the trimming method. Do not damage the leaves when pruning, and prune from the bottom of the flower arrow. Use sharp tools when pruning, otherwise it will cause some wear and tear to the plants. Moreover, there may be juice flowing out after pruning, so wipe it clean in time.

2. Pruning method

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