Old stems, old stems, everyone loves them, no one is an exception. Sedum rubrotinctum old stems are either graceful, or elegant, or domineering... in short, every kind of posture draws endless praise. Succulent old stems have a unique sculptural beauty, and every old stem with exceptional beauty is incomparably beautiful. So how can you make the shape of a Sedum rubrotinctum old stem unique and captivating?

How to shape an old Sedum rubrotinctum stem

Prune, prune, prune

To create a Sedum rubrotinctum old stem with a beautiful shape, you need to keep pruning and trimming. This is a long process, generally requiring 2 to 3 years, or even longer. Most naturally grown Sedum rubrotinctum are chaotic and unorganized. You first need to conceive the old stem shape you want to create based on the existing material, such as two mountains facing each other, antique and weathered, and so on, so that at every stage the Sedum rubrotinctum old stem is pinched and topped according to your plan and with a purpose, and excess branches and leaves are trimmed, gradually shaping it into a succulent with a story.

Choose a suitable pot

The matching of the pot is also very important. If the pot is too large, the whole plant will appear empty and short, and at the same time, too much growing medium will also cause leggy growth. If the pot is too small, it will appear top-heavy, affecting the shape and easily causing insufficient water and nutrients for the old stem. For shallow pots, the diameter should be larger rather than smaller; for deep pots, it should be smaller rather than larger. For combined plantings, it is recommended to use the shallowest pot; for plants, use a relatively shallow pot; for slanted-trunk, lying-trunk, and curved-trunk plants, the pot depth should be moderate.

Common old Sedum rubrotinctum stem shapes

Coral reef

A full pot of Sedum rubrotinctum is like a coral reef just taken from the sea, so thoroughly red, without a trace of impurity, dazzling everyone's eyes. Looking at such a huge Sedum rubrotinctum, has your heart been stunned for a moment?

Pretty on the branch tips

The old stem branches of Sedum rubrotinctum extend in all directions. You can leave only the fleshy leaves at the tips and remove those on the other parts, creating a look that is pretty only at the branch tips.

Waterfall hanging curtain

As the name suggests, a waterfall-style old stem is one that hangs down like a waterfall. This kind of old stem feels very peculiar. It is an old stem, with the sedimentation of time, and the traces of time can be seen from the drooping stems and leaves. Yet it is also very young, with tender leaves full of vitality, looking so full of life.

How is it? Does such an old stem attract you? Hurry up and take action, grow your Sedum rubrotinctum into an old stem and give it the shape you like! Below, let me introduce to everyone how to quickly have a Sedum rubrotinctum old stem.

Long-term water deprivation method

If you want a Sedum rubrotinctum to quickly become an old stem, you can use long-term water deprivation. Water deprivation will accelerate the plant's metabolism, continuously absorbing nutrients from the bottom leaves to nourish the main body of the plant. The bottom leaves continuously grow and are absorbed, and the lignification process will accelerate. But be careful not to let the plant dry to death. Water, grow new leaves, deprive of water, absorb old leaves. Repeat this operation, and the old stem will naturally form.