Pruning & Propagating a Leggy Christmas Cactus

Frank's 2-year-old Christmas cactus had one 20-inch shoot with a 4-joint tip. He wanted a fuller, bushier plant.

Pruning for Bushiness

• Cut at a joint; new shoots may emerge from the cut or base.
• Root the cuttings: let callous a few days, plant in cactus mix.
• No rooting hormone needed (Superthrive optional).

Flowering Trigger

Darkness: 1–2 weeks of total darkness can induce flowering.

Fertilizer

Balanced feed at half strength during active growth.