How to prune fairy fingers and how to take cuttings

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1. How to trim fairy fingers

2. How to take cuttings from Immortal Finger

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Before the fairy finger blooms, it needs to be pruned. At this time, first cut off the leaves that have grown into deformities, and then cut off the branches that are too thin. After it blooms, it also needs to be pruned. At this time, you must first cut off all the remaining flowers, thin out some overly dense branches, and also prune off the aging branches. After flowering, you can also take advantage of the trend and cut off the more prominent branches to improve its ornamental value.

1. How to trim fairy fingers

1. How to prune fairy fingers

1. Prune before blooming: Before fairy fingers bloom, they need to be pruned. When pruning, first cut off the leaves that have grown into deformities, and then cut off the branches that are too thin. After cutting, place it in a ventilated place and dry the cut quickly. If possible, you can also treat the cut with disinfectant to prevent the wound from being infected with germs.

2. Prune after blooming: after it has finished blooming , also needs pruning. First, cut off all the residual flowers on it, then thin out some overly dense branches, and also prune off the aging branches. This can slow down the loss of nutrients in the plant and help it resume growth faster. After it blooms, you can also shape it and cut off its protruding branches to improve its ornamental value.

2. How to cut fairy fingers

It is recommended to cut the fairy finger when it is in the growing season, that is, in spring or autumn. First prepare a well-growing mother plant of Cactus japonica, and then use scissors to cut off a well-growing branch with 1-4 nodes. After that, place the branches in a ventilated place to dry, insert them into soft and breathable sandy soil, and place them in an environment of about 20°C. It won't take long for it to take root.

2. How to take cuttings from Immortal Finger

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