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Water the cutting sparingly at first to prevent rotting. After about two or three weeks of rooting, the cutting should start showing signs of growth at the tips of its leaves, which is usually reddish in color.
Once your cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into a pot with loose potting soil, preferably with a little sand or compost added. The cutting may wilt some in the beginning, but this is normal and will eventually subside once the plant has taken to its new environment.
The Christmas cactus may be watered more frequently, fertilized, and given additional light at this time. Christmas cactus propagating doesn’t get any easier than this.
Growing Christmas Cactus
While Christmas cactus can adapt to and be grown in low light, the plant will produce more blooms with brighter light conditions. However, stay away from direct sunlight, which may burn the leaves. Don’t allow this plant to dry out completely between watering intervals. Christmas cactus also enjoys average to high humidity with temperatures hovering between 60 and 70 degrees F. (16-21 C.)
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