What to do if the succulent stem is too long

1. Reasons

The stems of succulent plants usually grow too long because of insufficient light and rapid growth. This is also called a false old pile, and it does not have the appearance of an old pile. They are usually side buds that sprout from the bottom of the plant, or they may grow from leaf cuttings.

2. Solution

1. Plant directly: If you think this state is appreciable and ornamental, you can plant it directly, and put some pebbles to stabilize the body and prevent it from tilting.

2. Beheading: If you don’t like the plant, you can cut it off and plant it again. It is usually carried out in spring, when the mother plant can recover faster and the cut parts are more likely to take root and survive. When cutting off the head, leave two or three leaves on the upper part and plant the lower part directly so that it will grow side shoots again from the stem.

3. Notes

If you choose to behead the plant, be sure to place the beheaded mother plant in a well-ventilated place and do not let the wound get wet, otherwise it will get infected. The cut seedlings should be placed in a bright place without direct sunlight and dried for a week. They can then be planted after the wounds are dry. In addition, don't rush to add light after planting. Wait for half a month for the roots to grow before slowly increasing the light.