How to prune Christmas cactus after flowering

Pruning after flowering

Pruning Christmas cactus can be done in the late flowering period, after the flowers fade, and in the autumn growing season. The pruning methods will vary depending on the period.

After the Christmas cactus blooms, cut off the two stems at the junction, and prune 1/3 or 1/2. Prune more where there are many stems, too long, or where they grow fast, but prune less where they grow weakly. The withered flowers and old branches can be pruned away together.

Pruning and flowering of Christmas cactus

For Christmas cactus, it is necessary to promptly remove the dead flowers and uneven stem nodes, and thin out the aging stems to make the plant into an umbrella shape, which is conducive to photosynthesis and promotes flowering.

How to make Christmas cactus bloom more

Place the Christmas cactus in a sunny place indoors, do not water it too frequently, and do not water it until it is completely dry. When it is about to bloom, do not move the flower pot frequently to prevent the flower buds from falling off.

How to care for Christmas cactus after flowering

The reason why Christmas cactus does not bloom may be that the daylight hours are too long or too short, or the flower buds develop slowly in a low temperature or waterlogged environment, resulting in no flowering.

Therefore, control the amount of watering after the Christmas cactus blooms, and place the Christmas cactus in a ventilated place with abundant scattered light sources, add some compound fertilizer to the Christmas cactus, and cut off the dead flowers and branches in time to allow the Christmas cactus to repair.