How to prune lepismium cruciforme

Early spring, just before the growing season begins. Pinch or cut stem tips with clean scissors or your fingers to the desired length. Longer segments can be propagated as cuttings. Remove dead segments by pulling gently or cutting at a joint.

Annually or as needed to control trailing length. Lepismium cruciforme is a trailing epiphytic cactus that benefits from occasional light trimming to manage length and encourage branching. Pinch or snip back individual stems in spring to promote a fuller, bushier habit. Remove any dead or shrivelled segments at any time. It is forgiving and rebounds quickly.

Pinch or cut stem tips with clean scissors or your fingers to the desired length. Longer segments can be propagated as cuttings. Remove dead segments by pulling gently or cutting at a joint.