How to prune cassytha rhipsalis

Spring. Snip stems back to a node with clean, sharp scissors. Cuts stimulate branching just below the cut point. Removed stems can be propagated by laying on barely moist cactus compost in a warm, bright spot.

As needed — light tidying once a year at most. Rhipsalis cassytha (the most common mistletoe cactus) needs very little pruning. Trim overly long or damaged stems back to a node in spring using clean scissors. The plant is naturally pendulous and looks best left to trail freely. Pruning can encourage bushier branching, but it is entirely optional.

Snip stems back to a node with clean, sharp scissors. Cuts stimulate branching just below the cut point. Removed stems can be propagated by laying on barely moist cactus compost in a warm, bright spot.