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Pruning guide · Houseplant
Easter cactus: when and how to prune
Schlumbergera gaertneri
Easter cactus is best pruned in May–June.
| Pruning months | May–June |
|---|---|
| Flowering | April–May |
Easter cactus: when to prune it?
After flowering, in May–June, if you want to shape the plant or make it bushier.
Easter cactus: how to prune it?
- Twist off overlong or lopsided stems at a joint with a gentle turn; no knife is needed.
- Remove a few segments per stem: it will branch there and give more flowers next year.
- Use the twisted-off segments as cuttings.
- Remove shrivelled or damaged segments.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: May–June.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- A houseplant lives indoors, so wildlife hardly notices the pruning. Healthy clippings can go on the compost.
Caution: Do not prune in autumn or winter: that is when the buds form at the tips of the segments.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Easter cactus · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.