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Pruning guide · Houseplant
Rat’s tail cactus: when and how to prune
Disocactus flagelliformis
Rat’s tail cactus is best pruned in June.
| Pruning months | June |
|---|---|
| Flowering | April–June |
Rat’s tail cactus: when to prune it?
It hardly needs pruning. After flowering, in June, shorten stems that are too long or damaged.
What else to prune in those months? June
Rat’s tail cactus: how to prune it?
- Remove dead, shrivelled or damaged stems at the base with a clean, sharp knife or scissors.
- After flowering, shorten overlong stems to the length you want.
- Let the cut dry for a few days before putting a cutting in compost, if you want to reuse the cut stem.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: June.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- A houseplant lives indoors, so wildlife hardly notices the pruning. Healthy clippings can go on the compost.
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Plant profile: Rat’s tail cactus · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.