When is it necessary to cut the Christmas cactus?
Cutting is not necessary at all. However, if the Christmas cactus is getting too big for you or if a lot of the Leaves limp hang down, you can grab a sharp knife and trim the cactus.
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The best time to cut back Christmas cacti
Don't cut the Christmas cactus just before it blooms. The best time to prune is early spring after flowering in February and March.
How to properly cut a Christmas cactus
Use a sharp knife that you have cleaned well beforehand. Blunt blades tear the interfaces, so that germs and others Pathogens can enter. Before cutting, clean the knife to avoid transferring bacteria or fungi.
The Christmas cactus is always cut between two links. Never split a sheet in half. Then a lot of sap is lost and the plant is damaged.
Cut off limp leaves
If the Christmas cactus gets weak leaves, this is an indication that it is too frequent and strong
to water. You can cut off these leaves to give the cactus strength to form new leaves.Repot the cactus at the same time and place it in a substrate that is not too moist. Avoid watering the Christmas cactus too much in the future.
Cut cuttings for propagation
The Christmas cactus can be propagated very well using cuttings. In the spring, cut shoots with two to three limbs and let the interfaces dry for a few days.
Then the cuttings are prepared in Growing pots(€ 16.68 at Amazon *) plugged in and kept moist and warm. Care is based on the conditions for adult Christmas cacti.
Tips
Because the Christmas cactus to the easily poisonous plants heard, you should work with gloves for safety's sake. Do not leave any plant residues lying around so that children and pets cannot poison themselves.