How to propagate Christmas cactus by cuttings

1. Take cuttings

Select two disease-free and relatively thick leaves from the plant, then cut them into small sections and place them in a well-ventilated place to dry the wounds. It will take about two or three days to dry.

2. Prepare the soil

You can use a plastic pot as the flowerpot, fill it with soil, and the soil should be slightly moist. Its growth requires nutrient soil containing humus, which can be made of coarse sand, peat and leaf mold. In addition, the pH value should be between 5.5 and 6.5, which is more conducive to growth.

3. Insert the cuttings into the pot

After the potting soil is prepared and the wounds of the cuttings are dried, you can start cuttings. When planting cuttings, do not insert them too deep. Just insert about half of the cuttings. The cuttings should be kept upright with the front facing inward.

4. Maintenance after insertion

There is no need to water the plants immediately after planting them. The soil just needs to be moist. You can wait until the soil is slightly drier before spraying water with a fine spray bottle. Do not water them directly in large quantities. After that, keep it in a well-ventilated place and provide appropriate shade. Do not expose it to the sun. It will take about half a month to take root and survive.