How to prune easter lily cactus

Any time, only when dead or damaged tissue appears. Sterilise shears with isopropyl alcohol. Grip the cactus with folded newspaper or tongs, then cut cleanly at the base of the affected tissue. Allow the wound to air-dry and callous for 1–2 days before any watering.

Rarely — as needed only. Easter Lily Cactus rarely needs pruning. Its columnar or globular body should never be cut for shape. Remove only dead, rotting, or heavily damaged tissue with sterilised shears. Spent flowers wither and fall naturally — do not deadhead. Focus care on watering and light rather than pruning.

Sterilise shears with isopropyl alcohol. Grip the cactus with folded newspaper or tongs, then cut cleanly at the base of the affected tissue. Allow the wound to air-dry and callous for 1–2 days before any watering.