You can remove flowers from plants, a process known as deadheading, using your fingers or tools like snips (small, sharp scissors).
Generally, the method depends on the plant and the reason for removal (e.g., deadheading spent blooms to encourage more growth, or removing healthy flowers for other purposes).
Here's a breakdown:
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Using Your Fingers: For plants with fleshy, easily detachable flowers, gently pinch or snap the flower stem just below the flower head, where it connects to the main stem.
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Using Snips or Scissors: For tougher stems, use clean, sharp snips or scissors. Cut the stem at an angle just above a leaf node (where a leaf grows from the stem) or a new bud.
