Fresh Mature Thumbs -
A little wrinkling is normal as the cutting uses its own water; deep shriveling means it needs more humidity.
Optional, but dipping the fresh end in hormone powder can speed up growth. 🪴 Optimal Growth Conditions
In the world of succulents (specifically varieties like Sedum or certain Mammillaria cacti), "thumbs" refers to the thick, finger-like stems or leaves. Recently harvested from the parent plant. fresh mature thumbs
Use rubbing alcohol on shears to prevent infection.
Taken from a plant that has reached full growth, ensuring the cutting has enough stored energy to survive the rooting process. ✂️ Harvesting for Success A little wrinkling is normal as the cutting
"Fresh mature thumbs" is a specialized gardening term used to describe young, healthy offshoots or "pups" taken from a mature succulent or cacti plant for the purpose of propagation. 🌿 What are "Fresh Mature Thumbs"?
📍 Planting a "wet" cutting immediately leads to root rot. Recently harvested from the parent plant
Leave the cutting in a dry, shaded area for 3–5 days.