How to prune thanksgiving cactus

Late winter to early spring, after flowering has finished. Pinch or gently twist individual stem segments (phylloclades) off at the joints using your fingers or clean scissors — no cutting tool required. Remove one to two segments per stem tip to encourage branching. Clear out any dead or shriveled segments at any time.

Annually after flowering; dead growth removed as needed year-round. Thanksgiving Cactus benefits from light pruning after flowering to encourage bushier growth and more blooms next season. Pinch or twist off one to two stem segments at the joints in late winter or spring. This promotes branching and a fuller plant. Remove any dead, limp, or damaged segments year-round as needed.

Pinch or gently twist individual stem segments (phylloclades) off at the joints using your fingers or clean scissors — no cutting tool required. Remove one to two segments per stem tip to encourage branching. Clear out any dead or shriveled segments at any time.