People like Christmas plants because they bloom in the winter and are easy to spread.
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When you propagate Christmas cacti, you can make new plants, make them bushier, or use extra stem cuttings.
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Since these cacti grow in late fall and winter, spring and summer are the best times to spread them.
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You'll need a small pot, well-drained soil, and a glass vase or container for both soil and water growth.
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It is easier and more usual to root cuttings in soil. It gets rid of the step of moving pieces from one medium to another.
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Gently twist off stem cuttings from a healthy Christmas cactus, making sure each has three to four Y-shaped pieces.
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Let the cuttings sit for 24 hours in a warm, dry place out of direct sunlight. This protects the cut ends from going bad.
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Pot cuttings in well-draining soil with the first Y-shaped segment half buried. Place in bright, indirect light and water after roots sprout.
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Water propagation is as successful as soil. Place cuttings in a glass of water, watch for roots, then transfer to well-drained soil.
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