I TRIMMED ALL THE OLD LEAVES SO THE STICKS CAN KEEP THEIR STRENGTH AND NUTRITION TO GROW THE NEW BUDS. YOU ONLY CAN RECEIVE THE STICKS WITHOUT LEAVES. I WRAP THE BOTTOM PARTS IN THE WET TOWEL. WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOU SOAK THE BOTTOM PARTS IN THE WATER (2 INCHES) IN A FEW DAYS (CHANGE WATER EVERYDAY)  UNTIL THEY HAVE WHITE ROOTS. THEN YOU GROW THEM IN MOISTURE MIXING SOIL POT. WATER EVERY DAY. IN ABOUT 2 WEEKS THEY WILL HAVE NEW BUDS. IF YOU RECEIVE THEM AND GET DAMMAGE ITEMS, PLEASE MESSAGE ME WITH THE PHOTOS OF THE ITEMS, I WILL SEND YOU THE OTHER ONE OR REFUND. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ORDER.