Growli

Pruning guide

How to prune many fingers

Best time
Early spring before the main growing season
How often
Annually in spring, or whenever stems become noticeably etiolated
Technique
Pinch or snip stem tips just above a leaf node. Cut back leggy stems by up to half. Individual leaves or stem cuttings can be set on dry cactus mix to propagate. Let cut stems callous for one to two days before potting up.

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Pruning many fingers — FAQ

When should I prune many fingers?

Early spring before the main growing season. Pinch or snip stem tips just above a leaf node. Cut back leggy stems by up to half. Individual leaves or stem cuttings can be set on dry cactus mix to propagate. Let cut stems callous for one to two days before potting up.

How often does many fingers need pruning?

Annually in spring, or whenever stems become noticeably etiolated. Many Fingers (Sedum pachyphyllum) benefits from occasional trimming when it becomes leggy or sprawling. Pinch stem tips in spring to encourage branching and a more compact form. It tends to etiolate in low light, so pruning is most useful after a dim winter. Cuttings root very readily.

How do you prune many fingers?

Pinch or snip stem tips just above a leaf node. Cut back leggy stems by up to half. Individual leaves or stem cuttings can be set on dry cactus mix to propagate. Let cut stems callous for one to two days before potting up.