Pruning is an essential element of plant care. Many people think they can simply plant Christmas cactuses whenever they like and leave them to grow on their own.
However, over time, these same people often find their plants becoming wild and unkempt, growing a lot slower than they did initially.
The truth is: pruning not only helps maintain the shape and appearance of your plants but also encourages healthier growth and more blossoms.
Let’s go over some of the common and uncommon signs that suggest your Christmas cactus may need pruning!
7 Signs That You Need To Prune Your Christmas Cactus
7. Overgrown Or Leggy Appearance
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If your Christmas cactus appears to be running wild and has long, thin stems with leaves barely hanging on around the top, it’s definitely in need of some pruning.
The dullness of the plant will be apparent to you and it usually doesn’t take a trained eye to notice that.
Ask yourself, “Does my Christmas cactus look thinner, weaker, or somewhat untidy?” If you find yourself answering yes, it’s time to trim it back.
