How to prune cactus

When to prune cactus

It is best to prune cacti in spring and autumn. Never choose to prune the plants in the cold winter. The cacti are dormant at this time and pruning will damage the health of the plants. In addition, do not prune during the rainy season.

The pruned stems of cactus can be used for cuttings. Before cutting, place the branches in a cool diffuse light environment. After waiting for the cut to dry in the shade, insert them directly into the soil. Then place the flowerpot in a cool diffuse light environment with moderate temperature. After moistening the soil with a small amount of water, you can slowly wait for the plant to take root and sprout.

Cactus pruning

1. Top stems and leaves: Generally, the growth height of cacti cultivated at home cannot be too high. It is necessary to cut off the cacti growing on the top of the plant, which can effectively reduce the growth height.

2. Weak stems and leaves: During the maintenance of cactus, there is a high possibility that the plant will have weak stems and leaves. If there are any, they need to be pruned to avoid nutrient consumption. Excess buds on strong stem nodes also need to be properly pruned.

Cactus Pruning Tips

It is very simple to grow cactus. During the maintenance process, if the cactus grows multiple heads, you can trim it in time or divide it to make it stronger.

If you want a cactus to grow faster, you need to prune its new shoots in time to reduce unnecessary nutrients and concentrate the remaining nutrients on the remaining plants to make the plants grow faster.

Cactus pruning and flowering

After the cactus blooms, when its flowers wither, the remaining flowers should be cut off in time, and it should be given some water appropriately. In this way, the cactus can not only grow more vigorously, but also is likely to bloom again.

Cactus pruning precautions

When pruning a cactus, you must choose a sharp knife in a relatively dry environment. After pruning, be sure to place the cactus in a cool, diffused light environment, reduce watering, and wait for the incision to dry slowly before growing it normally.