Topic: How Do I Start Cuttings Of My Cacti?

[Dianna]

I have a Thanksgiving, Easter, and Christmas cactus and I am wondering how to start cuttings off of them to pot. They are very good houseplants for me because they seem to like neglect...

[Tina]

Take a cutting from them and neglect it. At least a couple of days until the cut dries up. Pot the cuttings an inch or a little less in a good cactus medium and return to your neglectful mode. They may need a touch more watering than your mother plants. About a month later, check to see if they have begun to form roots. Or are just rotting on you.
Good luck.

[Dianna]

Thank you, Tina. Do I cut them at the joints or in the middle of the leaves?

[Tina]

In the leaf is best, Dianna.

[Ariel]

My friend gave me a cutting of her Aloe plant and just like Tina said let it dry then plant. I just did dirt and it took off in fact we did that with the christmas one too

Mine finally flowered the other day!! lol It too is neglected above my kitchen sink!

[Dianna]

Thanks, Ladies...