Easter Cactus - How to Propagate

Easter Cactus, Christmas Cactus, Schlumbergera gaertnerii, Rhipsalidopsis gaertnerii - call them what you will, this is a perfect plant for hanging baskets indoors and out. And they are so easy to propagate - here's the all important techniques.
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[@ItsMeCheryl1231]

About 4-5 weeks ago, I found a section of my Thanksgiving cactus lying on the floor. It is about 6-7 inches long. I couldn't just throw it away, so I dipped it in some rooting hormone and put it in a 2 inch pot. About a week ago, I walked past it and was very surprised to see a flower bud on it! I wish I could post a picture here.

[@kimhumiston2686]

I'm getting an Easter cactus cutting with my order of Thanksgiving cactus, so learning all I can about the Easter cactus. Sounds like the care is basically the same for both. Thank you!

[@jeffallinson8089]

Excellent advice about allowing the cutting to callous over, that is a mistake I made but won't gain thanks to your video.

[@GardensOnlineVideo]

3-5 days to dry out means that you'll get a higher success rate.

[@angelajimenez7520]

Great video and helpful

[@BobLoblaw-e1p]

what kind of water do you use to root the plant? Tap water okay or filtered? rain water? Or does it matter?

[@johnvonhorn2942]

Why do they rot in wet soil but not when rooted in water?

[@mitzi81758]

Thank you for sharing this I was wondering what the measurements would be from potting soil to purolite!
Should you water from the bottom or the top?

[@GardensOnlineVideo]

If your soil is well drained then watering from the top, Mitzi, should present no problems. I use:- 2x potting mix to 1 x Perlite (medium size)

[@cad0420alice]

Easter cactus is not a Schlumbergera. They have different type of flowers

[@GilcineaCosta]

Gilcinea