How to prune coryphantha elephantidens

Spring or early summer if removing offsets for propagation. To remove an offset, twist or cut it away from the mother plant at the base with a sterilised knife. Allow the cut end to callous for several days before potting into dry cactus compost.

Rarely — only to remove offsets for propagation or to eliminate damaged growth. Coryphantha elephantidens (elephant tooth cactus) requires no regular pruning. This globular to short-cylindrical cactus grows as a single body or produces a few offsets with age. Only remove offsets if you want to propagate or if they are damaged. Otherwise, leave the plant undisturbed.

To remove an offset, twist or cut it away from the mother plant at the base with a sterilised knife. Allow the cut end to callous for several days before potting into dry cactus compost.