Pruning guide
How to prune goat's horn cactus
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Pruning goat's horn cactus — FAQ
When should I prune goat's horn cactus?
After flowering (summer) for spent bloom removal; any time for dead tissue. Gently remove any clinging spent flowers with tweezers. Use a sterile blade to excise any dead or rotted tissue at its base, and allow cut surfaces to callous for several days in a dry, well-ventilated spot.
How often does goat's horn cactus need pruning?
Rarely — as needed after flowering or for dead tissue. Goat's Horn Cactus needs minimal pruning. After its yellow flowers fade, spent blooms can be gently removed if they do not drop on their own, but this is mainly cosmetic. Do not cut the ribbed body or the distinctive twisted spines. Remove dead tissue only with a sterile blade.
How do you prune goat's horn cactus?
Gently remove any clinging spent flowers with tweezers. Use a sterile blade to excise any dead or rotted tissue at its base, and allow cut surfaces to callous for several days in a dry, well-ventilated spot.