Should I cut off the flowering succulents and what to do with them?

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1. Should succulent flowers be cut off?

2. What to do with the cut flower arrows

Whether or not the flowering succulents should be cut depends on the variety and growth condition of the succulents. If you encounter the following three situations, it is best to cut off the flower arrows in time. The first time you encounter succulents that die after blooming, such as mountain roses and wisteria pine, you must prune off the flowers and arrows in time. Secondly, when encountering succulents with poor growth and less than full leaf folds, the flowers and arrows should be cut off in time. Third, when you encounter succulents with insects on flower arrows, you should cut off the flower arrows in time.

1. Whether to cut off the flowering succulents

Whether or not to cut off the flowering succulents depends on the variety and growth of the succulent. If you encounter the following three situations, it is best to cut off the flower arrows in time.

1. Flowering and death: After some varieties of succulents bloom, the blooming branch will die. It is best to cut off the flower arrows in time, such as mountain rose, vasculus, Guanyin lotus, Zichen lotus, Black mage, villain sacrifice, etc.

2. Poor growth: If the succulent grows poorly, the leaves will be wrinkled If it is not full, it is best to cut off the flower arrows in time to avoid excessive consumption of nutrients. If you let them continue to bloom, it will easily tire out the succulents.

3. Insects: After the succulents bloom, the flowers on the flower arrows can easily attract aphids and scale insects. If you find insects on the flowers, it is best to cut off the flower arrows in time to avoid further spread of pests. .

2. What to do with the cut flower arrows

1. Flower arrangement: The cut flower arrows can be used twice. Find a clean bottle, insert the flower arrows into the bottle and fill it with water. The flowers on the flower arrows can continue to bloom. You only need to observe the water for turbidity. Just replace the water once.

2. Leaf cuttings: If the bottom of the fleshy flower arrow has full small leaves, you can break off these small leaves, put them in a cool and ventilated place to dry, and then throw them in slightly damp soil. If you cut the leaves from the outside, these small leaves will take root and sprout in less than half a month.

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