When you water your Christmas cactus, be sure to give it enough water so it'll start to drip out of the bottom of the pot. Empty any water that collects in the saucer under the pot after watering. At this point, you can let the pot drain the excess water for about 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, the soil has absorbed the moisture it can hold onto
A cactus needs a ton of sun. Most varieties need at least eight hours of direct sun a day. Place them by a southern window or beneath a skylight for maximum sun time. Move them outside in the spring and summer so they can bask in 10 to 12 hours of real, unadulterated sun.
Cacti can be rewarding indoor plants if you know how to take care of them. Indoor cactus gardeners must invest in good quality soil, pots, and containers for their plants since this provides the best environment for healthy growth indoors. In general, cactus plants can be grown with little effort, time, or money.
Light and Water. Place a desert rose in your most sunny window where it can get direct sunlight for at least six hours per day. Water the plant regularly, about once a week; add water until you can see water running into the saucer. In the fall and winter when the amount of sunlight the plant receives lessens, it may go into a dormant period
You can also root your Christmas cactus in water. Start with cutting segments, around three to four inches long, with three or four leaves on every side. Place the cutting in a clean, empty glass jar. Fill the bowl with pebbles or stones, about two inches deep. Add water and place your cuttings in the jar.
Allow the cutting to dry out for a day or two. Wet the cut end and dip it in rooting hormone. Plant the cut end into a well-draining growing medium like perlite or sand mixed with potting soil. Water the cutting daily; however, make sure the water drains out of the soil.

Here's how to propagate a new Christmas cactus from cuttings: Step 1: Prep a container filled with cactus-specific potting mix. Step 2: Take a cutting or cuttings from your cactus with a sharp, clean pair of scissors. Step 3: Store the cuttings somewhere dry for two to four days until the ends have callused. You can skip this step if you don't

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