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How to prune DisocactusBelow is an in-depth introduction for netizens on how to prune Disocactus and the green plant maintenance tips for pruning methods with illustrations, including the following details:Disocactus is a flowering plant that many people keep. It has a variety of flower colors, and people mainly enjoy its blooms. It is also not expensive, so we can buy it at the flower market or online, and more and more people are starting to grow it. However, if you want to grow Disocactus well, pruning is essential. Proper pruning ensures that it grows enough new leaves and blooms sufficiently. Today, Xiaoqi will tell you about the five "best" times for pruning Disocactus that you need to know. Only if you prune it reasonably, the leaves will be thick and the flowers will bloom abundantly.1. Pruning at the beginning of summerDisocactus is a unique species among cacti because it almost stops growing when the temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius. In summer, if you find that Disocactus is growing very slowly or not at all, it will enter a dormant state. If it has many leaves, we should prune it at this time.The pruning involves removing the top small leaves, damaged leaves, and thin leaves, leaving only the thick and large leaves at the bottom. After this pruning, the plant will consume less nutrients, and even without water, it will not easily die, allowing it to easily survive the summer. The purpose of pruning leaves is to reduce nutrient consumption.2. Pruning at the beginning of autumnAfter summer, when the temperature is around 25 degrees Celsius in autumn, we will find that Disocactus will grow leaves疯狂ly. This is also a time for pruning. However, pruning should be based on the condition of the plant. If the leaves of Disocactus you have been growing have become obviously thin and weak after a summer, you should remove most of the weak leaves, leaving only the leaves at the bottom.If the weakness is mild, only the top few leaves are thin, you can cut off the top few leaves. After cutting, there will be fewer leaves left, and by watering and fertilizing properly, the plant can quickly absorb nutrients and restore the fullness of the leaves. Once the leaves are restored to fullness, new leaves will grow rapidly.3. Pruning when wiltedMany plant enthusiasts find that when their Disocactus leaves are all wilted, watering and fertilizing won't restore them. The reason for the wilting is actually due to incorrect watering, such as severe water deficiency leading to dry roots. When all the leaves are wilted and the roots are almost gone, watering will not help the plant grow new roots because the leaves are wilted and unable to perform photosynthesis, making the rooting ability weak. At this time, we should prune.The pruning involves cutting off most of the wilted leaves, leaving only three to five leaf nodes above the soil surface on each branch. After this pruning, the nutrient transmission distance is reduced, leading to less consumption. When watering, add some rooting hormone to help the plant quickly absorb water and restore the fullness of the leaves. As long as the roots grow well and all the leaves become full, new leaves will grow rapidly. Always remember that although Disocactus is a species of cactus, it requires sufficient watering. It does not tolerate drought, and the principle of watering is to water thoroughly when the potting soil is completely dry. Severe water deficiency and wilted leaves can be more difficult to recover.