How to propagate and grow a Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera) | November 22, 2023

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Where to grow a Christmas Cactus

Place the plant in a bright place, away from direct sunlight, as it can burn the leaves, and with a constant temperature of 18-24 ° C.

Try not to move the plant when it is flowering, as this can cause the buds to drop. This plant needs 2 “ rest ” periods to flower after flowering and again in autumn.

– How to propagate a Christmas Cactus

Christmas Cacti are very easy to propagate. Just follow our step-by-step guide :

Step 1
In spring, remove the parts of the stem that have 2 or 3 sections of leaves and let them dry indoors for 1 or 2 days.

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Step 2

Place the cuttings in a mixture of seed or cutting compost and fine river sand. Dip the bottom of the cuttings into the compost 1 cm deep, so that they stand up straight. Water well and let excess water drain off.

Step 3
Keep the cuttings in a bright place, out of direct sunlight ; the ideal is a window sill. Water sparingly and mist its leaves from time to time.

Step 4
After 1 or 2 months, the cuttings should have rooted. To find out if it has, move it gently, if it doesn’t move, it has rooted.

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Once rooted, place the cuttings in small individual pots and grow them in a warm room or greenhouse.

– Christmas Cactus Care

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