As the temperature rises, the succulent condition gradually improves, and the originally thin leaves become plump and more vibrant. Succulents are mainly grown in spring and autumn, and some succulents will quietly pull out flower stems in the center of the leaves in spring. Many people don't know whether succulent stems can be cut off, which is one of the reasons why they are not well raised. Let's find out together.
Why do succulents grow flower arrows?
Most foliage plants actually have the ability to bloom, such as Fugui bamboo, tiger piran, spider plant, happiness tree and fortune tree, and under the right soil cultivation conditions, they can bloom once the plant is mature. The same is true for succulents, which tend to bloom more frequently than the greenery mentioned above. Succulents bloom for the simple reason that it is just a natural phenomenon in their growth and development.
These arrows are actually a component of the succulent, and when it enters the flowering state, the succulent can be pollinated to produce seeds. By sprinkling these seeds on the soil, they regrow into intact succulents and are able to fully inherit all the genetic traits of their mother.
What succulents bloom?
In fact, there are many types of succulents that can bloom, such as the Black Prince, Himeko Komatsu, Blowing Snow Pine Nishiki, etc., and many flower lovers will be more concerned about how to promote the flowering of succulents.
In fact, the method is very simple, just make sure that the succulents get enough nutrients and the right temperature, usually some time after the arrival of spring, and the leaves of the succulents are usually thicker, rounder, and the humidity of the surrounding environment is relatively high, so that the likelihood of flowering will increase.
What does a fleshy flower arrow look like?
Succulents, despite their wide variety, often have a similar appearance in their flowers. Most succulents develop an elongated flower stem at the top, usually orange-red, early in their growth, and this flower stem grows to about 10 cm long. At its tip, a small pouch is formed that gradually expands, from which several flowers bloom. As a result, the flower structure of succulents is relatively easy to identify, contrasting with the shape of their leaves.
Can you cut off a succulent long flower arrow?
Regarding the treatment of succulents growing flower arrows, it can be unequivocally said that this has no adverse effect on them. However, some succulent varieties may affect their growth and even lead to death if they are not treated in time after the flower arrows are fired, which can be divided into two main categories:
Category 1: pollinable varieties
As mentioned earlier, there are some succulents that can be pollinated after flowering, such as spiegels, lotus flowers, and vassons. Seeds of these varieties can be obtained through artificial pollination. But in the process, the nutrients stored by the succulents will be used primarily to form seed pods, and as the seed pods mature, the leaves will gradually wither. By the end of the flowering period, the entire plant will also die. If you want seeds, you can keep them, but if you don't want seeds, you should cut them off.
The second category: succulent with weak growth
In some cases, some weakly grown succulents also bloom, especially in the stimulation of large temperature differences and suitable ambient temperatures, and if the nutrient supply is insufficient, these succulents may end their lives by flowering. These succulents are easily recognizable, with shriveled leaves, a lack of luster, and few in number. At this time, if you see flower arrows growing from the top, it is recommended to cut them off immediately. Because flowering consumes a lot of nutrients, if you continue to keep it, after the nutrients are exhausted, you can only harvest empty pots.
As long as succulents are not in the above two cases, they can also be retained when they grow flower arrows. Moreover, there are some varieties that are really appreciated for their beautiful appearance when they are in bloom. For example, Silent Night, Yamato Nishiki, White Peony, Peach Beauty, Raw Stone Flower, Luwei Flower, etc., these varieties themselves are relatively robust, the leaves store more nutrients, and the appearance is robust, with orange flowers, which complement each other.
How to maintain flowers after failure?
When dealing with nutrient depletion during flowering in succulents, we can take the following steps to help plants recover:
1. Cut off the residual flowers: Cut off the buds as soon as the flowers have withered, so that the plant can concentrate nutrients elsewhere. Over time, the peduncle will naturally wither, at which point it can be easily removed from the plant to avoid causing damage to the plant.
2. Proper light and water: After cutting off the residual flowers, place the succulents in a semi-shaded and ventilated environment, avoiding direct sunlight to reduce additional nutrient consumption. During the week, temporarily stop fertilizing and give the plants a recovery period.
3. Fertilization restoration: After a week, add the right amount of water-soluble nitrogen fertilizer when watering, which helps to stimulate the growth of new leaves and replenish the nutrients needed by the plant to gradually return to a healthy state and grow new leaves.
Whether or not the flower arrows produced by succulents are preserved depends mainly on their species and growth conditions. Although the succulents are in good condition, it is advisable to take a photo after the flowers bloom and then cut off the flower arrows immediately, which is more beneficial for the growth and development of the succulents.