How to prune blue stone lotus

When to prune blue stone lotus

Spring and autumn are the best seasons for pruning blue stone lotus. The cut heads are easy to survive as cuttings, and the bottom stems are prone to sprouting side buds. When the top buds are growing vigorously, remove the top buds, and many side buds will naturally emerge.

Tips for pruning blue stone lotus

Select the location where you want to cut the head of the blue stone lotus and cut it. Remove 2 to 4 leaves at the base of the cut head to make it easier for the cut head to take root in the soil. Leave the base of the cut head in the original pot and do not move after pruning. Place it in a ventilated place to dry the roots.

Insert the healed head into new soil and the head will regain its compact beauty. Break off the leaves and use them for leaf cuttings. Each leaf will give birth to a new life. The old roots after beheading will send out many side branches and form multiple heads because the apical dominance has been removed.

Notes on pruning blue stone lotus

1. Removing the lower leaves of the blue stone lotus branches can effectively reduce the chance of wound rot. For the succulent that has been cut off, do not let the wound touch anything and wait for it to heal.

2. After cutting off the head, place the blue stone lotus in a glass container to take root. A container that is too large may cause the lower end of the multi-headed paper strip to curl. No need to water, the humidity of the air in the container is completely sufficient.

3. Pruning makes the plant grow faster: If you remove the top bud, many side buds will naturally emerge. This is also the fastest way to solve the problem of succulents growing too tall and turn one plant into many.