If you have an Easter cactus, you might want more. No wonder, because this cactus is both easy to care for and very decorative. Propagation is not a big problem even for beginners and should be easy.

Cuttings are particularly suitable for propagating Easter cactus

Is it advisable to sow the Easter cactus?

You can certainly grow Easter cacti from seeds. You can find these seeds commercially, but they are difficult to obtain from your own plants. For the cultivation you also need a container with cactus substrate and a mini greenhouse or transparent foil. The seeds germinate after about three weeks on the moist substrate.

There should be high humidity and temperatures above 20 °C. You can achieve both with a mini greenhouse or by stretching transparent film over the container. Keep the substrate evenly moist and ventilate for a short time every day. If the seedlings are about two to three centimeters tall, they can slowly be accustomed to a normal room climate.

How do I take cuttings from the Easter cactus?

Cut the cuttings from your Easter cactus carefully and only with a clean and sharp knife. In this way you avoid the transmission of plant diseases and injuries caused by crushing. Your cuttings should be about 10cm to 15cm long with at least two, preferably three limbs. Make sure you only take cuttings from healthy shoots. However, you can also use broken off cactus limbs.

How do I care for the cuttings?

The cuttings are allowed to dry slightly, but can also be placed in the substrate immediately. Special cactus substrate is just as suitable as a mixture of two-thirds potting soil and one-third sand. Keep the substrate well moist but avoid getting wet to prevent mold and rot. In a bright, warm place, the first new cactus members will show up after about four to six weeks.

The essentials in brief:

  • Sowing possible
  • high humidity
  • Cuttings about 10 cm long
  • at least two cactus members
  • possibly let it dry slightly
  • in cactus substrate or 2:1 potting soil with sand
  • bright and warm
  • keep moist but not wet

tips

If you already have an Easter cactus, then propagation by cuttings is recommended. This is quite simple and promising.

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Vegetable garden