Should I trim my pencil cactus? It’s very leggy and some ...
Should I trim my pencil cactus? It’s very leggy and some of the branches feel like dead weight/floppy and I wonder if they’re preventing new growth. There is new growth but it’s slower than previous growing seasons. Any tips on trimming would be appreciated! #Euphorbia #PencilCactus
2ft to light, direct
9” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 day ago
5
Oh my goodness YES, give that guy a trim!! 🤗 The reason it's so leggy is because it's not receiving enough light. That's also why it's all green and doesn't have the bright red and orange coloring they're known for. I see you already have it in a SW facing window getting 3-6 hours of direct light, so the next step would be supplementing with grow lights. It's amazing what a difference grow lights can make with succulents and cacti! Since he's a big boy, you'd need a big grow light. The cheap ones on Amazon are a waste of money, but if you can get a decent Barrina or Sansi light that would really help it live its best life 😊
And don't rub your eyes when touching toxic I wear gloves with my toxic plants