How to prune a cactus

1. Pruning method

1. Top stems and leaves: Generally, domestic cacti cannot grow too high, so it is necessary to cut off the small cacti growing on the top of the plant. This can effectively reduce the growth height.

2. Weak stems and leaves: During the maintenance period, it is very likely that weak stems and leaves will appear on the plant due to maintenance reasons. If there are any, they need to be pruned off to avoid nutrient consumption. In addition, any extra buds on the strong stem nodes also need to be pruned appropriately, and only two need to be retained.

3. Prune the dead flowers: After they bloom, the flowers will become wilted and should be pruned off immediately. If they are properly watered, they may bloom again.

2. Precautions

1. If you want to change the shape, just trim off unnecessary stems and leaves according to the shape you want.

2. When pruning, you should try to choose professional tools, because its stems and leaves are very thick. If the scissors are sharp, the repeated wear and tear back and forth may cause greater damage to the plant.