A healthy start: watering. Since Christmas cactus plants prefer humid conditions, the right amount of water is crucial. Plant this unique species in a pot with drain holes to ensure proper drainage. When the top layer of soil feels dry, soak the plant until you see water coming through the drain holes. Always place the plant in a pot with a drainage hole. Make sure the soil is very dry and crumbly before repotting, then gently remove the cactus and surrounding soil from the pot. Knock away the old soil from the roots, making sure to remove any rotted or dead roots in the process. Treat any cuts with a fungicide. After the roots have sprouted from the torn ends – gently transplant the leaf into a pot with soil. Although they are not susceptible to diseases, periodically clean the succulents – so that they are not attacked by mites. This will prevent the parasites from settling, and the plant will be grateful to you. 3. Increase the humidity in the room. Dry air may serve certain plants well, like cacti, but most plants require humidity, especially tropic plants. You can buy a room humidifier with a cool mist, and make sure it’s close enough to provide moisture in the air to the plant, but not get the foliage or flowers wet. Easy to grow and low maintenance. Drought resistant. Mostly houseplants, but some grow outside. Plant in free-draining, gritty compost. Most enjoy full sun. Make new plants from cuttings or seeds. Many produce attractive flowers. Plant it in a safe spot in the water-wise landscape or in a container. Don’t crowd it in; leave room for new offsets, called pups. These babies grow from a well established root base, sometimes in clusters. They may be removed for planting elsewhere or left to fill in the bed. This cactus may also expand by branching. XIJI.

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