#95 Want to separate the pups? Here's when you should do it.

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EP 95 - When should I separate the pups?
One of the commonly asked questions by newbie succulent collectors is "when should I separate the pups from the parent plant?"
In most cases, I would prefer leaving them on for as long as possible, for a few reasons:
1. Faster growth - the parent is well established, and is perfectly capable of providing nourishment to the pups.
2. Easier - you're just essentially taking care of the mature plant. Young plants are more finicky.
However there are also exceptions, and I expand on them in this video. These are:
1. Different light requirements - the older pups require more light compared to the younger pups. Separating them ensures they get the light levels they can tolerate. This is particularly important when dealing with stumps of chopped plants.
2. Avoid deformation - when pups grow large enough, they will push against the parent plant or against other pups and will either result in deformed plants or the parent leaning over.
3. Improved airflow - removing pups will increase the airflow underneath the parents, mitigating rot due to fungus.
4. Preparation for sale - I think this is self-explanatory.
Speaking of sale, I still have some plants for sale at
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