Is Epiphyllum a cactus flower? How to prune it?

1. Is it a cactus flower?

Epiphyllum is not a cactus flower, these are two different flowers, but it is a plant belonging to the Cactaceae family. Epiphyllum is a plant of the genus Epiphyllum in the Cactaceae family. The flowers usually bloom at night. The flowers are fragrant, large in size, and have white filaments. It likes to grow in a warm and humid environment, cannot tolerate severe cold, and does not like to be exposed to strong sunlight.

2. How to trim

1. Pinching the top: During the growth of Epiphyllum, it is necessary to remove the advantage of the top of the plant. This can control the growth height of the plant, and will also allow its branches to grow more side buds, and the growth will be stronger.

2. Thinning: Sometimes the plant grows in a messy way, so in order to make its shape better, it is necessary to thin out the dense branches, which can also avoid the consumption of nutrients. When thinning branches, choose thin branches and retain strong branches. This can also increase the ventilation and light transmission of the plant.

3. Others: When diseased branches or weak branches appear on the plant, they should be cut off immediately. This can save nutrients and promote plant growth, and it can also increase the ornamental value of the roots.

3. Notes

When pruning, do not prune too hard to avoid poor flowering. In addition, do not prune off old branches. This is because the flowers of the plant are mostly from old branches. If all the old branches are pruned off, it is very likely that the plant will not bloom.