How to prune super kabuto star cactus

Only if dead tissue appears, any season. If dead or rotted tissue is present, cut back to healthy flesh with a sterile blade. Keep the plant completely dry and in bright, indirect light for at least two weeks to allow a thorough callous to form before any watering.

Rarely — only if dead or rotted tissue appears. Super Kabuto Star Cactus needs no pruning whatsoever. This rare, slow-growing Astrophytum develops its distinctive white-flecked, spineless patterning naturally. Any cutting of the body would be permanent disfigurement. Remove only dead tissue if it appears, using a sterile blade, and allow a long callous period.

If dead or rotted tissue is present, cut back to healthy flesh with a sterile blade. Keep the plant completely dry and in bright, indirect light for at least two weeks to allow a thorough callous to form before any watering.