Rooting your Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) cuttings can be a rewarding way to propagate this holiday plant. The process allows you to have more of these beautiful, blooming cacti to ...
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How to grow a new Christmas cactus from cuttings

Step 1: Take several stem cuttings from a healthy Christmas cactus plant using clean shears or scissors, or gently break off the cuttings with your fingers. Long stem cuttings are often too top-heavy ...
The Christmas cactus is a popular holiday plant offering colorful cheer for the holiday season—with brilliant red, pink, white, or purple flowers in bloom during the wintertime, this hardy succulent ...
Learn how to propagate a Christmas cactus in soil or water with these simple step-by-step instructions. Christmas cactus plants can be propagated using both water and soil methods, each with its own ...
No, it's not a standard cactus that's been given a festive makeover, decorated with a string of tinsel, and topped with a crowning star. A Christmas cactus is actually a cheery plant that gets its ...
● Rooting: Place the cutting in a glass of water or a well-draining rooting medium (a mix of perlite and peat moss works well ...
In addition to being a festive element of holiday décor, a Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi.) is also a houseplant that can brighten up your home all year long. These plants are ...