Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Old branches??, 0 by Maydreams27

Maydreams27 wrote:
Gang, I need help. I have 2 of my plumies that have what seems like dead growth. Maybe where a branch was broken off of and it looks wierd. I know plants are not perfect but i want them to look better. What can I do?

The first one is my Brilliant Rainbow and the second is my MAdame Poni

Brilliant Rainbow
What the heck is that?
Can those parts be removed and hope for a smoother scar tissue if that is what this is?
Should I wait until the branches are large enough to cut them off and root them?
What would become of the base then?

Madame Poni
It looks like a branch broke off the side. Can I cut it flush with the main branch?

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