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Removing spent cactus blooms is easier in this situation, you can just pick them up from the ground or other area where they've fallen. Careful, though, you may still have to get near the dreaded spines that can cause painful punctures. Other faded blossoms cling to the plant and can create rot following a rain.
- How do you remove dead flowers from Christmas cactus?
- Should dead flowers be removed?
- Why are the flowers on my cactus dying?
How do you remove dead flowers from Christmas cactus?
Things You Will Need
Save one of the segments from the Christmas cactus, and plant that segment in potting soil to start a new plant. Pinch the flower between your fingers, and pull it gently from the segment before planting that segment.
Should dead flowers be removed?
deadheading is easy! And, removing spent flowers has multiple benefits. Not only does the process clean up a plant's appearance, but it also controls the spread of seeds and encourages your flowers and plants to continue to grow thicker and fuller than before.
Why are the flowers on my cactus dying?
Typically, your plant will show some signs of distress if it is not receiving sufficient sunlight. You may start to notice some discolouration on its spines, and the flowers will begin to wither. The plant may also start to stretch towards the light direction.
