Just cut it back with a sharp knife. Unless you are trying to train the
plant as a bonsai, it doesn't matter which branches you cut back. The plant
should grow new foliage within a few months. The cut stems will
disarticulate at the nodes leaving a clean cut.
For more information about succulent plant care, please check out the Cactus
Mall.
http://www.cactus-mall.com/index.html
"Denise" <tdtbme at erols.com> wrote in message
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> and my Mom would like to cut it back. The plant is in a 14" pot that
about
> 18" tall. The main stalks are about an inch in diameter. The plant is
> about is 3 feet high (including the pot), and it's very healthy. Is there
a
> special way it should be cut back? She remembers hearing something about
> cutting only the branches which are growing downward. Any help would be
> appreciated. If there's a better group for this question, please let me
> know.
>> Thank you!
>> --
> Denise
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