Leave about a 1/2" stem on the plant when you cut the leaves. Those little nubs will finally wither and fall off but it does lessen the loss of fluid (latex) this way and thus, should reduce the stress on the plant. You don't actually need to even bag it, Cheryl. I bag mine because I am putting 6-10 plants in a bag and it is easier and neater to store the bags than having them all lose.
