What to do if the succulent Phoenix grows too tall

1. Beheading

Because the Phoenix plant is very tall and easy to grow, it will grow very fast and very tall if the conditions are right. At this time, you can directly use the beheading method to solve this problem. Beheading is actually very simple. Just choose your ideal height first, and then cut off the upper part directly. But please be careful, after the phoenix is ​​beheaded, it will grow many side branches because it will lose its apical advantage, thus forming multiple heads!

2. Reproduction

Perhaps there will be many flower lovers who are reluctant to part with the beheaded phoenix. Here is a way that can help you, that is to continue breeding, dry the mucus on the cut part of the plant in the sun, remove the leaves at the bottom of the cut, and then insert the cut end into the soil. In this way, the head will slowly grow and become compact again, and you will find that a healthy and strong phoenix will soon grow out. You can also use broken leaves for leaf cuttings, so that each leaf can grow a new plant. For the newly bred phoenix, we must control its growth and not let it grow too tall!

3. Notes

In fact, for the problem of the Phoenix growing too tall, it is best to take preventive measures, which requires controlling its living environment. There are mainly the following points:

1. Proper water control. The succulent Phoenix likes moist soil. When it tends to grow too tall, you should water it less and keep the soil slightly dry. This will hinder its water absorption and inhibit its growth. Especially in spring and winter, you must water it appropriately according to its growth rules, or you can simply not water it.

2. Light. The Phoenix likes an environment with plenty of sunlight. If there is too much water, the light exposure time should be guaranteed. Otherwise, too little water will evaporate, which will directly cause it to grow taller.

That’s all for today. Now you know what to do if the succulent Phoenix grows too tall. Friends who are raising it should go home and try it!