The leaves pruned from a Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) root as soon as they touch soil, so it is a shame to throw them away
Have you thrown away all the Christmas cactus leaves you pruned off? The leaves root as soon as they touch soil, so throwing them away is a real shame!
The Christmas cactus is a very popular flowering plant, much loved by people. Its flowers are delicate and exquisite, pretty and lovely, and highly ornamental, making it the perfect choice for decorating the home. When caring for a Christmas cactus, pruning is also necessary. The leaves you prune off are very easy to root from cuttings, so do not throw them away!
If the Christmas cactus you keep at home grows especially densely, blocking light and air, it is unsuitable for growth and even less favorable for budding and blooming, so proper pruning is needed. You should also cut off old leaves and diseased leaves to reduce nutrient consumption. Especially in summer, the Christmas cactus should be pruned even more, which can help it get through the summer safely!
As for the Christmas cactus leaves you prune off, you can select healthy leaves for cutting propagation. Prepare peat soil mixed with river sand, insert the cut Christmas cactus leaves into the medium, keep them out of direct light during this period, and keep the soil moist. In 20 days they will root, and you will have propagated another small plant. Doesn't it seem a shame to throw them away? If you grow them well, they will bloom again at the end of the year, and with Christmas cacti filling your home, it looks absolutely beautiful!
Tips for beginners
Many friends encounter this problem when caring for a Christmas cactus: after finally growing a pot full of flower buds, more than half of them drop. In fact, this has a lot to do with repeatedly moving the pot. At the same time, when buds appear, you need to provide enough light, which can also prevent bud drop! So do remember, when the Christmas cactus is budding, do not repeatedly move the pot, and be sure to provide enough light!