Do I need to trim any of these leaves?
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Holly
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I posted on here a while back about saving my donkey ears and I followed everyone’s advice and was able to save my plant. Now I have all this new growth and it’s looking a bit crowded. I’m wondering if I should prune some leaves or just let it continue to grow? TIA
It does look a bit 'leggy' and they are propagated from leaf cuttings. Here's a link with more information:
https://www.hunker.com/12294964/how-to-care-for-a-donkey-ear-plant
I would let it grow for now since it looks so healthy and trim it later on
Leave it be for now and see what it does.
Let it alone
Let the plant grow and after it establishes itself then take a second look at it.
Hi Holly, so happy to see she's doing better. I would leave her be for now.
This may help: https://plantcaretoday.com/donkey-ear-plant.html
I don't think it is time to try yet.
Just leave it for now and allow it grow first, them you can trim it.
It looks very healthy now, I'd leave it alone for the time being, and think about trimming it in a few months.
Hello Holly, hope this helps you out,
These succulents do not need very much effort where pruning is concerned. They are low-maintenance plants and are typically pruned to control growth. Dead and damaged leaves should be removed at the base of the plant. Use sharp, clean gardening shears or regular scissors to prune your plant.
Donkey Ear Plants require a minimal amount of grooming. Most often, pruning is required to control leggy growth. Occasionally, damaged or dead leaves should be pruned away from the base of the plant.
When pruning your Donkey Ear Plant, it is best to use a pair of sharp, clean gardening shears.