Should you cut off the flowers of succulent plants? What should you do after cutting them off?

1. Should you cut off the flowers of succulent plants?

Whether to cut off the flower arrows of succulents depends on the variety and growth of the succulents. If you encounter any of the following three situations, it is best to cut off the flower arrows in time.

1. Death after flowering: Some varieties of succulents will die after flowering. It is best to cut off the flower arrow in time, such as mountain rose, stonecrop, Alocasia odora, Paeonia lactiflora, Black Magic Master, and Little Man's Sacrifice.

2. Poor growth: If the succulent grows poorly and the leaves are wrinkled and not full, it is best to cut off the flower arrows in time to avoid excessive consumption of nutrients. If you allow it to continue blooming, it will easily kill the succulent.

3. Insects: After succulents bloom, the flowers on the flower arrows are easily attracted by 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. How to deal with the cut flower arrows

1. Flower arrangement: The cut flower arrows can be reused. Find a clean bottle, insert the flower arrow into the bottle and fill it with water. The flowers on the flower arrow can continue to bloom. Usually, you only need to observe the turbid water and replace it with clean water.

2. Leaf cuttings: If the bottom of the flower arrow of the succulent plant has plump small leaves, you can break off these small leaves, put them in a cool and ventilated place to dry, and then throw them into slightly moist soil for leaf cuttings. These small leaves will take root and sprout in less than half a month.