What should I do if my blue stone lotus grows side buds? It can be easily solved with this method!

Is this normal?

In fact, this phenomenon is relatively normal for all succulents, including blue stone lotus. In spring and fall, because the plants grow very quickly, you will often find many side shoots growing from the base of the plants. There are exceptions, of course, such as very old stems which will not become like this. Therefore, we don’t need to worry too much about any problems with them. This is a sign of their vigorous growth.

Specific treatment methods

The first, of course, is to cut them off. Because sometimes, you will find that the new side buds are very inconsistent with the main trunk of the plant, which greatly affects the overall shape of the plant. In addition, another disadvantage is that too many side buds may hinder the smooth growth of new buds. So, at this time, I deliberately choose to get rid of them.

If the side buds have no effect on the overall beauty of the plant, and may even make the plant more pleasing to the eye, then you can naturally keep them. This method naturally saves time and effort, and is also beneficial for us to appreciate plants.

There is also the matter of reproduction of this plant. It can be propagated by cuttings, and using side buds for cuttings is an important method. If we want to get some new plants, we can of course use the side buds that grow from it. This is very convenient and simple. In addition, since this plant has a very strong growth ability, side buds will easily grow again.