The Christmas cactus likes soils with an acidic pH and, if possible, containing peat. It is optional to use natural fertilizers during the flowering period to ensure nutrition for the plant. Fertilization should be stopped when the flowers fall. If you want to fertilize, it is best to do so in spring and summer when physiological growth is underway.
4. How to propagate and multiply your Christmas cactus?
Propagation by cuttings
If you want to propagate your cactus, it is entirely possible to do so at home using stems from the previous year which have been dried for a few days before being planted. Do the following:
Take a stem from the plant about 10 to 15 cm long.
Set the cut aside for at least 48 hours.
Once it has dried, you can plant it in soil with a sandy mix if possible, burying it at least 3cm deep in the soil.
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