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Sep 3, 2023 1:39 PM CST

Hi,

I have a Cleistocactus which grows fast (up to 12 cm or 4 3/4" per year).

I want to keep the Cleistocactus in this pot, but I would like it to stop growing, and ideally get larger (instead higher).

For this, I was told that it was necessary to cut the head of the cactus!
Is this really the best solution?
If so, I'm not really familiar with this manipulation.
Could you please guide me so that it is effective and that it is the least visible possible?

Thank you for your help and advice :)
Chris
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