Can a section of Christmas cactus be propagated by cuttings?

1. Is it possible?

If the conditions are not met, you can also use a Christmas cactus for cuttings. If you take good care of it slowly, it will grow well. However, if conditions permit, it is recommended to use branches with many nodes for propagation. Such branches will take root faster after cuttings and have a relatively higher survival rate.

2. Cutting method

1. Pruning: Cut a branch with 3-7 nodes from a plant in good growth condition and cut it at the node. Please note that scissors should be disinfected before use, and the cut should be as smooth as possible.

2. Prepare the soil: Prepare the substrate before cuttings. It is best to use fertile and loose soil. The soil can be mixed with leaf mold, peat soil and coarse sand.

3. Disinfection: After cutting the branches and leaves, it is best to apply some carbendazim on the wound to prevent infection after cuttings, and then place them on paper towels to dry. In addition, the prepared matrix must also be sterilized, generally using a high temperature sterilization method.

4. Cutting: Insert the disinfected branches into the soil 1.5 sections. After the soil is dry, water it appropriately. If the growth condition is good, flowers will bloom in the second year.