How to grow, propagate and make a Christmas cactus bloom all year round

If there is a typical plant of the coldest time of year, it is undoubtedly the Christmas cactus , or Schulumbergera . Although it blooms during the Christmas season, it is important to take good care of this plant so that it can give us many flowers.

In this article we offer you the main remedies for the Christmas cactus , and we explain how to propagate it in order to obtain many other plants.

The Christmas cactus is a relatively easy plant to care for. If it is placed in a bright place, protected from direct sunlight that could burn the leaves, and kept at a temperature between 18 and 24 ° C, the plant should grow healthy and vigorous.

The plant should absolutely not be moved during its flowering, as this could cause the buds to fall.

Propagate a cactus di Natale
The reproduction of this plant is as simple as it is practical. In spring, take the parts of the stem that have two or three sections of leaves and let them dry indoors for 1 or 2 days.

Put the parts taken in a mixture of potting soil for seeds and fine sand. Insert the bottom of the pieces about 1 cm deep so that they can stand upright. Water well and make sure that excess water drains

Place the cuttings in a bright place but away from direct sunlight. Water sparingly and water the leaves regularly.