If you decide to prune your Easter cactus, for example to get cuttings, you should proceed very carefully. On the one hand, the limbs of this cactus break off easily and, on the other hand, it can affect the flowering. That won't be on your mind.
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Therefore, do not cut when the first buds are already forming. During this time, the Easter cactus is so sensitive that it may shed all the buds and does not bloom at all. Incidentally, the cactus reacts similarly to a change of location. So after flowering is the better time to cut or move your Easter cactus.
What can I do if my Easter cactus gets too big?
If your Easter cactus has grown too big, you can put it in a larger container repot. Ideally, do this after flowering. Carefully try to separate parts of the roots and then plant them in a separate container. You can also shorten the shoots of your Easter cactus a little. With a sharp and clean knife, cut off some cactus limbs.
You use the cut cactus limbs as cuttings Multiplication, as well as broken links. Make sure these cuttings are at least two limbs and ten inches long. Slightly dried or immediately in Growing substrate(€ 12.99 at Amazon *) When plugged in, these cuttings grow in a short time and soon form new leaves or cactus limbs.
The essentials in brief:
- Regular pruning is not necessary for health
- It is possible to shorten plants that have grown too large
- Carefully cut with a clean and sharp knife
- Cut cuttings about 10 to 15 cm long and with at least 2 limbs
Tips
The easy-care Easter cactus does not require regular pruning. If it has gotten too big for you, you can do some Cut cuttings and so "killing two birds with one stone".