Fresh - Mature Thumbs
📍 Planting a "wet" cutting immediately leads to root rot.
Taken from a plant that has reached full growth, ensuring the cutting has enough stored energy to survive the rooting process. ✂️ Harvesting for Success fresh mature thumbs
Keep between 65°F and 80°F for fastest root development. ⚠️ Common Troubleshooting 📍 Planting a "wet" cutting immediately leads to root rot
Use rubbing alcohol on shears to prevent infection. fresh mature thumbs
"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"?
Leave the cutting in a dry, shaded area for 3–5 days.
Cut at the base where the thumb meets the main stem.