How to deal with the lateral buds of succulent plants
Today we will introduce knowledge about succulent plants, specifically how to deal with the lateral buds of succulent plants. The details are as follows:
Many plant enthusiasts do not know how to handle the lateral buds of succulent plants. However, there is no need to worry. If other factors (such as plant shape, propagation, etc.) are not considered, it can be left to nature, as the plant itself will go through a process of survival of the fittest.
Below, we will discuss how to handle what we desire.
1. If you want to maintain the shape of the mother plant and do not want the lateral buds for propagation purposes, you can simply cut off the lateral buds with tweezers or a knife when they sprout. After cutting, make sure to let the wound dry promptly.
2. If you plan to propagate, you can keep the lateral buds. When they grow larger, you can cut them off for propagation. This method is similar to the "cutting" propagation method, where the lateral buds are cut off (it is important to remind plant enthusiasts to be careful when cutting to minimize damage to the mother plant, as in the illustration where the lateral buds are dense, making it more challenging to cut, so practicing knife skills is important). Then let the wound dry and plant it in moist soil. We will not go into further details here. If needed, you can search for "cutting" propagation.
The comprehensive knowledge about how to deal with the lateral buds of succulent plants shared above is hoped to be helpful to you.