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title: "Should I cut back?"
description: "Should I cut back?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/sFZaexzYfc97pSQA2E1cqa"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Sal"
published: "2026-06-04T19:43:20.801135Z"
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# Should I cut back?

_Posted by Sal on 2026-06-04_

Should I cut back?

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## 5 comments

### I love plants commented on 2026-06-04

Beautiful arrangement!!!!!

### Christina commented on 2026-06-04

Love this. Cutting back is personal choice really. You could chop the top and prop it

### Phil commented on 2026-06-04

This is interesting. I have the same plant—Crassula Garnet Lotus. It grew tall and flowered. Then I was unsure where to cut it back to. Research has come up with nothing. First pic is when I purchased, second is flowering last fall, and third is now. Maybe yours will flower if you let it grow. It bloomed for over two months.

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#### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-06-04

Amazing plant!!! Thanks for sharing such a successful flower show!!!

#### Phil replied on 2026-06-05

Well Mikel, I think you replied to my previous post about this plant. I’ve decided to take a chance and cut the flowering stalk way back. I hope it’s the right thing to do.

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