Can I prune a Desert Star cactus?

I bought the cactus at an estate sale…it has really long thin branches with green leaves at the ends ( researching I found this is from not enough light) How much can I prune it, and when?

Also, it is potted in a regular pot rather than a shallow dish planter. Can I cut off the long roots and plant it properly?

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 02/24/2020 @ 12:25 am

This article should tell you what you need to know about trimming your cactus:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/cactus-pruning-info.htm ^[1]

In case you're interested in propagating the plant, here's another helpful article for you. From your description, I think it is a desert rose cactus.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/desert-rose/desert-rose-propagation.htm ^[2]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/desert-rose/repotting-desert-rose-plants.htm ^[3]

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