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How to grow a new Christmas cactus from cuttings

Step 1: Take several stem cuttings from a healthy Christmas cactus plant using clean shears or scissors, or gently break off the cuttings with your fingers. Long stem cuttings are often too top-heavy ...
● Rooting: Place the cutting in a glass of water or a well-draining rooting medium (a mix of perlite and peat moss works well). While many plants root easily in water, a soil-less mix often develops a ...