What to do when a succulent grows a stem?

Once a succulent stem gets bare the leaves won’t grow back on it. You need to cut it back and propagate by stem cuttings or have it rejuvenate from the base (the piece of stem & roots still in the soil).

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Also to know is, why does my succulent have a sprout?

They need to be kept moist and warm. Within three weeks or so, little roots and leaves will begin to sprout! It could take a few months before a succulent gets big enough for repotting (photos above are after about 8 weeks). … This means the succulent has taken all of the nutrients from the leaf and no longer needs it.

Subsequently, why is my succulent growing roots from the stem? Generally aerial roots will form on a succulent that isn’t getting enough water and often when it’s in a humid environment. Succulents absorb water through their roots from the surrounding air. … This is when aerial roots start to form. Your succulent is simply telling you it is thirsty and needs a deeper watering.

Just so, should I cut the stem of my succulent?

Succulent plants often need pruning just like any other kind of garden favorites, for size control, to shape them better, or to propagate them for more plants. … Because new growth typically sprouts near the end of cut ends, simply prune stems to where you want new growth to emerge.

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