How to PRUNE and PROPAGATE overgrown SUCCULENTS in need of a trim with MOODY BLOOMS

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Welcome to Moody Blooms! In this episode we prune our overgrown backyard planters. Trimming succulents is easy to do and can results in tons of new free plants.

Succulents are easy to grow and there are so many beautiful varieties. Succulents are fleshy plants that store water in leaves, stems, or both, and come in a huge assortment of interesting sizes, shapes, and colors.

As succulents grow they sprawl outwards and can outgrow their pot or container, getting quite unruly and in need of trimming up. When succulents become etiolated it can sometimes cause them to look less desirable. Succulent plants often need pruning just like any other kind of garden favorites, to control size, to shape them better, or to propagate them for more plants. Most succulents can seal off damaged parts, although it is always best to quickly remove broken or dead leaves, stems and/or flower stalks.

When cutting succulents it is best to use clean scissors/clippers or a sharp knife. If plants are diseased, avoid spreading the problem by swabbing or dipping blades in alcohol before starting or when cutting lots of plants.

Because new growth typically sprouts near the end of cut ends, simply prune stems to where you want new growth to emerge. You can train some to grow in different directions by cutting just above a small branch or bud that is pointing the right direction.

Once you have trimmed the cuttings be sure to let them callous over before exposing them to wet soil or watering. If soil is dry it is fine to place them back immediately into your pot or container. It is always best to plant succulents in well draining soil. The extra leaves can also be propagated as shown in our other videos. Be sure to check them out for additional info and tips.
Depending on what type of climate you live in can effect your succulent propagation success. Trimming succulents grown in-ground outdoors is best done in early spring just before new growth begins. Prune flowering varieties while dormant in the winter, or soon after blooming.

Succulents are so forgiving and most are very easy to grow and maintain. They literally the gift that keeps on giving.

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