Christmas cactus leaf cuttings not rooting? One cup of water and white shoots sprout in 3 days, too many to place

Many flower lovers are asking Xiaoyue why other people's random plants can root as soon as they are stuck in, while their own not only fail to root, but also easily rot black. Actually, that is just because your method is not right. For leaf cuttings of Christmas cactus, we only need 1 cup of water, and in 3 days it can sprout whisker roots, very easily. The editor's Christmas cactus at home already has too many to place, and there are too many to give away! Below, the editor will teach everyone the method of cutting Christmas cactus, hoping it will be helpful to everyone.

Although the weather has already turned cooler now, due to the large temperature difference between morning and evening, the Christmas cactus has not yet adjusted for a while and is very easy to die. So at this time it is very necessary for us to take leaf cuttings for a few pots. As the saying goes, as long as the green hills remain, there will be no fear of no firewood!

When we take leaf cuttings of Christmas cactus, we should first choose relatively healthy leaves, preferably those with more than 2 leaf nodes, and just break them off directly from the node. After breaking them off, we then apply a little baking soda to the wound. The purpose of doing this is to prevent bacterial infection. It does not need much, just a little is enough.

Then we prepare a glass bottle, fill it halfway with water, put the Christmas cactus into the water, and let its base soak in the water to a depth of 2 to 3 cm. Then we place it in a shady spot for care, not letting it be exposed to the sun. Place it like this for about three days, then change the water once. One point to note is that we cannot directly change it with tap water. If using tap water, it is best to let it sit for half a day first. If conditions permit, the editor suggests using rainwater for leaf cuttings.

Using healthy Christmas cactus for cuttings, generally after about three days, we can see small white shoots emerge. If after about three days no small white shoots have emerged, there is no need to worry. As long as the Christmas cactus leaves have not died, we still have hope. After the Christmas cactus sprouts small white shoots, first continue cultivating it in water for another half a month. Only after its root system is stable can we transfer it to soil. Generally speaking, after half a month of cultivating Christmas cactus in water, its root system can reach 2-3 cm long. At this time we can plant it into a flowerpot. After potting it, we should water it thoroughly, then place it in a ventilated place or a place with scattered light for care.

Usually pay attention to keeping its leaves moist. After about a week of acclimatization, we can move the Christmas cactus to a sunny place. Let the Christmas cactus get 1-2 hours of sun each day. Note that when watering it, water only after the soil has completely dried, to ensure it will not die.

Christmas cactus is like a flowering machine. Its flowering period can last from October all the way to February of the following year. So be sure not to miss this opportunity. Hurry and take cuttings, otherwise you will have to wait another year. Okay, today's article is shared here. Thank you for reading. If you like this article, give the editor a like, save it and follow. The editor shares all kinds of little flower-growing knowledge every day. Welcome to discuss and exchange, and learn flower-growing knowledge together!