How to Propagate Christmas Cactus Cuttings (Epiphyllum or Zygocactus)

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How to Propagate Christmas Cactus, Zygocactus or Epiphyllum. Propagation from cuttings is easy in a normal succulent and cactus potting mix. This short video shows how to propagate and successfully root a Christmas Cactus from a small stem or branch.

The botanical name is Schlumbergera and they are a Cacti species, which means they are a succulent. As they grow in very rocky ground good drainage is essential.

They are a winter flowering plant (hence the common name of Christmas Cactus in the northern hemisphere)) with the flowers appearing in the tips of the stems.Often grown in hanging baskets although they are easy grown in containers as well.

They do need some protection from direct sun as this tends to inhibit flowering. A frost free position is also essential.

One of the main problems with growing these plants is over watering, so always wait until the soil drys a little before watering and use a free draining potting mix.

After the plant has bloomed, wait a few weeks and then lightly prune, this will increase branching and give more flowers the next year.

We use minimal fertiliser, a little slow release fertiliser in spring, around 1/4 of the recommended application.

Some growers use a liquid fertiliser instead once in spring and again in summer.

Key Moments
00:31 Preparing the Cuttings
00:52 Dividing the Cuttings
01:16 Planting the Cuttings
01:33 Watering the Cuttings
01:43 Light and warmth
01:59 New Growth and when to pot up.

Видео How to Propagate Christmas Cactus Cuttings (Epiphyllum or Zygocactus) канала Now This is Gardening with JohnnyA