Cactus Clipping Time and Methods
Today's experience sharing: topics about the clipping time and methods of cactus and when to pinch the top of the cactus, the specific related content is as follows:
The cactus is an epiphytic succulent plant that blooms with a passion like fire, and the cactus that opens during Christmas brings a festive joy to people.
Moreover, the flower language of the cactus is good luck and anticipation of a better life. After the cactus blooms, there is a dormant period because it has consumed a lot of nutrients during flowering, so it needs to rest and recover for a period.
Cactus Clipping Time
Cactus clipping can be done in the spring or autumn every year, and during clipping, it is necessary to cut off the unhealthy branches and leaves of the cactus.
Specifically, clipping should be done when the entire flowering period is over. If you want to use the clipped branches for propagation, wait until the weather warms up before clipping.
When clipping, cut 2-3 joints short at the connection between the stem segments, and you can also remove excess branches. The clipping length should be at most half of the stem segment, not too much, and not less than one-third of the stem segment.
Areas with abundant stem growth can be clipped more, but areas with weak stem growth should be clipped less. After clipping, the cactus should not be exposed to direct sunlight or rain. After clipping, the cactus can be repotted.
Since the root system of the cactus is not developed, to minimize damage, retain the original soil around the roots, cut off the old and decayed roots, and add some organic fertilizer to the new soil.
How to Care for Cactus After Clipping
After clipping, the cactus needs to be provided with an appropriate amount of water to keep the soil moist, and it also needs to be supplied with the right nutrients for better growth.
Usually, after repotting, avoid direct sunlight and rain, keep the soil slightly moist, and place the cactus in a diffused light environment to allow it to adapt. Cacti that have been cultivated for 3-5 years can generally grow to 20-30 centimeters.
At this time, you can use thick wire as a support, wrap it around the pot, add a circular support on the thick wire, and tie the long branches to the ring to prevent the stems from becoming disorganized and difficult to manage.
The cactus belongs to the cactus family, but it will stop growing and enter a dormant period in high summer temperatures. Generally, when the minimum temperature continuously exceeds 30 degrees, the cactus will enter a complete dormancy.
Therefore, we need to observe the temperature. If the temperature gradually rises and you see that the cactus is not growing, it's time to clip it.
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